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Did You Know?

What ancient animal's remains were found in the Danube River?
Experts found the remains of an ancient mammoth along the Danube River!
What six planets lined up in the night sky recently?
The six planets that lined up are Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune!
What did Tommy Caldwell learn from climbing the Dawn Wall?
Tommy learned that success means continuing through challenges and adapting.
How many episodes has The Simpsons reached?
The Simpsons has reached an amazing 800 episodes!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What was the score of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina?
Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina!
What special feature do the new Adore apples have?
The Adore apples are bred to grow well in hot weather!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What song did Bulgaria's Dara perform to win Eurovision?
Dara won Eurovision with her catchy pop song called Bangaranga!
In what year did Earth Day become a global event?
More than a billion people now take part in Earth Day events around the world.
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What is the new blend of mince called that combines beef and pork?
The new blend of mince is called 'bork'!
What was special about the crowd at the final rugby match?
The match had the largest crowd ever for a rugby game in the U.S.!
How did Tim Payne become an internet superstar?
Tim Payne became an internet superstar when an influencer highlighted him as the 'least-known' player, leading to a huge jump in his Instagram followers!
How much money can eligible Olympic athletes receive from the new grant?
Eligible Olympic athletes can receive US$10,000, which is about NZ$17,000!
Why are people in Auckland buying petrol containers quickly?
People are worried that fuel prices will keep rising, so they want to buy petrol before it gets more expensive.
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.
Why do you think stolen chips tasted better in the study?
Chips taken from someone else's plate were rated as tastier because of the thrill of stealing them!
How much untreated sewage was spilled into the sea each day?
About 70 million litres of untreated sewage were spilled into the sea every day!

Vocabulary

  • venue A place where an event happens. The concert will be held at a big venue downtown.
  • concerns Worries or feelings of uncertainty. She had concerns about the weather for the picnic.
  • cancelled To decide that something will not happen. The game was cancelled because of rain.