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Did You Know?

What surprising number of bacteria types were found on mouthguards?
Researchers found about 17 types of potentially harmful bacteria on mouthguards!
How many goals did Belgium score in their match against New Zealand?
Belgium scored a total of 5 goals in the match against New Zealand.
Did you know Chris Wood became the All Whites' all-time leader in appearances?
Chris Wood played his 89th game for the All Whites, making him the all-time leader!
What unique behavior of sperm whales was recently filmed by scientists?
Scientists filmed sperm whales headbutting each other for the first time!
What technology are students using to cheat on exams?
Students are using AI-powered smart glasses to cheat in exams!
What surprising thing happens to clouds on WASP-94A b every evening?
The clouds made of rock dissolve every evening due to the heat!
How many wickets did Gus Atkinson take in the match?
Gus Atkinson took 5 wickets for England in the match!
What exciting event are the Black Foils returning to?
The Black Foils are returning to SailGP racing in Halifax!
Which team beat the Suns 119–84 in one of the opening games?
The Magic won their opening game against the Pistons by 11 points.
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What special flag did Bosco the Surfing Dog fly while surfing?
Bosco flew the He Whakaputanga flag while riding his surfboard!
What historic milestone did the Wellington Phoenix achieve this season?
The Wellington Phoenix reached the playoffs for the first time ever!
What special meal do families share to celebrate the Chinese New Year?
Families share a reunion dinner, which is the most important meal of the year!
What is the world’s largest census counting?
India's census is counting over a billion people to learn about their lives!
What cool feature could a car have for long trips?
A new car design includes a toilet that slides out from under a seat!
How many people played in the world's largest human foosball game?
A total of 254 people played in the world's largest human foosball game!
What did scientists originally think the Pohlsepia mazonensis fossil was?
Scientists thought it was the world's oldest octopus, but it's actually a relative of the nautilus!
What important resource travels through the Strait of Hormuz?
About one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments go through the Strait of Hormuz!
How many leatherback turtles were spotted near Tauranga?
Five rare leatherback turtles were spotted swimming near Mount Maunganui!
How many wickets did Gus Atkinson take in the match?
Gus Atkinson took 5 wickets for England in the match!

Vocabulary

  • fossil The remains of a plant or animal from long ago. The dinosaur fossil was found in the ground.
  • nautilus A sea animal with many tentacles and a shell. The nautilus swims in the ocean and has a spiral shell.
  • scanning Using special technology to look closely at something. The scientists used scanning to study the fossil.