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What are the Van Allen belts and why are they important?
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The Van Allen belts are huge rings of radiation that protect Earth from harmful solar wind and cosmic radiation.
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How old is the oldest competitive pool player in the world?
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Maggie Kennedy is 98 years old and still plays pool competitively!
Find out more: Oldest Competitive Pool Player
What unusual talent did contestants show at the seagull screeching championship?
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Contestants tried to mimic the loud cry of seagulls!
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What funny thing did Tampa International Airport say about pyjamas?
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Tampa International Airport joked about banning pyjamas but later said it was just for fun!
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How many times has Finland been named the happiest country?
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Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for a record nine times!
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What is Koru Circle designed to let top members do?
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Air New Zealand is adding a new top tier called Koru Black for its most frequent travellers.
Find out more: Airpoints renamed to Koru
What did Jewish kids enjoy before the Holocaust began?
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Before the Holocaust, Jewish kids played soccer, ate ice cream, and had big dreams!
Find out more: The Holocaust: A Story We Must Never Forget
What special feature does the One New Zealand Stadium have?
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The stadium has a roof, keeping everyone warm and dry during rain!
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Did you know that New Zealand has its first rubber road made from recycled tyres?
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The rubber road in Glentunnel used about 1,797 recycled tyres!
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How many complaints about bee droppings did the council receive?
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The Tauranga City Council received 34 complaints about bee droppings in two years!
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