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The new law in Spain will affect children under 16 years old.
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What color was the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repainted?
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The pool was repainted in a color called 'American flag blue'!
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How many stairs did the Luchsinger family’s Slinky go down?
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The Luchsinger family’s Slinky went down 53 stairs, breaking the record!
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Tala is the only Samoan restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star!
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How many runs did Tawhid Hridoy score to help Bangladesh win?
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Tawhid Hridoy scored an amazing 51 runs to lead Bangladesh to victory!
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What tasty treat was spotted with King Charles III?
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King Charles III was seen with RJ's black licorice in his car!
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  • record An achievement that is the best or highest. Messi set a new record for most World Cup goals.
  • penalty A chance to score a goal after a foul. Messi missed a penalty kick earlier in the game.
  • appearance The act of being present at an event. Messi made his 200th international appearance in that match.
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