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Did You Know?

What is the special name for clouds that look rainbow-colored?
The special name for these colorful clouds is cloud iridescence!
What unusual ingredient did ancient Romans use for medicine?
Ancient Romans may have used human poo to treat infections!
What fun activity might come to Christchurch's Cathedral Square?
An outdoor ice skating rink could be built in Cathedral Square!
How many times have the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup?
The Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup four times!
How many goals did Kelli Brown score in the match?
Kelli Brown scored three goals, making a hat-trick in the game!
What special anniversary does this year mark for Anzac Day?
This year marks 110 years since New Zealand troops arrived on the Western Front in WWI!
What major dairy brands are changing ownership?
Fonterra is selling its brands, including Mainland and Anchor, to Lactalis.
What song did Bulgaria's Dara perform to win Eurovision?
Dara won Eurovision with her catchy pop song called Bangaranga!
What special event happened for Daniel Hillier just before his big win?
Daniel Hillier got married earlier in the week before winning the New Zealand Open!
How many runs did Tawhid Hridoy score to help Bangladesh win?
Tawhid Hridoy scored an amazing 51 runs to lead Bangladesh to victory!

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What special ability do walking sharks have?
Walking sharks can use their fins to walk on the sea floor!
What special award did the New Zealand show win in New York?
The animated series 'Bigsies and Littles' won a Gold Tower at the New York Festivals TV and Film Awards!
What are Happy Tools in the Positive Mindset Challenge?
Happy Tools are simple techniques to help you feel better when you're having a tough day.
What unique dress code did this year's Met Gala have?
This year's dress code was 'Fashion is art,' inspiring guests to wear outfits like pieces of art!
What sneaky techniques do subscription services use to keep you paying?
Subscription services often use free trials and auto-renewals to keep charging you without you noticing!
What special award did Rippin Rosie win at the competition?
Rippin Rosie won the special 'spirit of surfing' award!
What important lesson did Bashii the tiger teach visitors at the zoo?
Bashii helped teach visitors about the dangers facing wild tigers and how to protect them.
What ingredients are mixed with the horse meat before the pie is baked?
Pakuranga Bakery sold more than 100 lo'i hossi pies in one day.

Vocabulary

  • comeback A return to success after a difficult situation. The team made a great comeback in the second half.
  • conversion A kick that earns extra points after a try. Risi kicked the conversion to help her team win.
  • dramatic Exciting and full of action. The match was dramatic with lots of twists and turns.