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Did You Know?

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 tall were the waves that hit Wellington's coast?
The waves reached an incredible height of 11 meters!
What exciting event did PSG achieve by winning the Champions League again?
PSG became only the second team to win the Champions League back-to-back!
How many new astronauts did NASA announce?
NASA announced 10 new astronauts who may travel to the Moon or Mars!
What happened during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986?
The Chernobyl disaster was the world's worst nuclear accident, spreading radioactive material across Europe.
What is a fatberg made of?
A fatberg is made of fats, oils, grease, and trash that shouldn't go down drains!
What magnitude was the earthquake that hit the southern Philippines?
The earthquake was a powerful 7.8 magnitude!
What special technology helped spot a polar bear family in Canada?
The technology called 'bear-dar' uses radar and cameras to spot polar bears!
What surprising thing happened to Hamish Elliott during the race?
Hamish Elliott fell out of his kayak into the river but still won the race!
How tall are the robots helping with baggage at Haneda airport?
The robots stand 130 centimeters tall, which is about the height of a small child!
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What record did kicker Jason Myers set during the Super Bowl?
Kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record by making five field goals!
What happened during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986?
The Chernobyl disaster was the world's worst nuclear accident, spreading radioactive material across Europe.
What are the four phases of New Zealand's National Fuel Plan?
New Zealand's National Fuel Plan has four phases to manage fuel shortages, starting with no restrictions.
Why are airfares rising in New Zealand right now?
Airfares are rising because jet fuel prices have gone up due to the war in the Middle East.
What special flag did Bosco the Surfing Dog fly while surfing?
Bosco flew the He Whakaputanga flag while riding his surfboard!
What special feature was designed for athletes at the Winter Paralympics?
A special front row for wheelchair users was created so everyone could enjoy the event together!
What amazing score did Ronnie O'Sullivan achieve in snooker history?
Ronnie O'Sullivan scored a record-breaking 153 in snooker!
What amazing time did Sabastian Sawe run the marathon in?
Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in just 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds!
What did New Zealand Rugby do for Moana Pasifika players?
New Zealand Rugby is paying the wages of Moana Pasifika players after the team faced financial troubles.

Vocabulary

  • epic Very impressive or exciting. Jono's swim is an epic adventure!
  • pod A group of marine animals, like dolphins or orcas. A pod of orcas swam past Jono's support boats.
  • raise awareness To help people know about something important. Jono swims to raise awareness about ocean protection.