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Which famous footballers are being celebrated in the new Lego sets?

Lego is celebrating Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo with new sets!

Find out more: Lego expanding into Football

What was the main classroom tool 100 years ago?

The main classroom tool was the blackboard, used by teachers to write lessons.

Find out more: How our schools have changed overtime

How many balloons did Andre Ortolf pop in 30 seconds?

Andre Ortolf popped 60 balloons in just 30 seconds!

Find out more: Plunger Pops Balloon World Record

What important event is happening in Switzerland this Friday?

The US and Iran are signing a peace deal to end their war!

Find out more: US and Iran agree Peace Deal to end War

Find out more: WIN WIN – Bluey Glasses bound for Kiwi playgrounds

How many points did Jalen Brunson score in the championship game?

Jalen Brunson scored an amazing 45 points in the championship game!

Find out more: Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years

What is special about the Swiss bus service called Line 0?

Line 0 is a free bus with no set route or timetable, encouraging passengers to enjoy the journey and connect with others.

Find out more: Swiss Bus takes passengers nowhere

How much did the kākāko population increase since 2022?

The kākāko population increased by 61 percent since 2022!

Find out more: Kōkako numbers soar after baby boom

What special ceremony marks the beginning of Waitangi Day celebrations?

A special dawn service is held at Te Whare Rūnanga to start Waitangi Day.

Find out more: Waitangi Day celebrated across Aotearoa

How far did the missing cat travel from home?

The missing cat traveled an amazing 630 kilometers from her home!

Find out more: Missing Cat found 630km from home

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What new rule did FIFA announce for World Cup fans?

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into stadiums for safety reasons.

Find out more: FIFA bans refillable bottles

What unique activity do people do at the Bloco da Lama celebration?

At Bloco da Lama, people cover themselves in mud and have fun!

Find out more: Brazil’s muddy carnival party

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What unusual talent did contestants show at the seagull screeching championship?

Contestants tried to mimic the loud cry of seagulls!

Find out more: Seagull screeching championships held

Find out more: New Marine Reserves Open Along Otago’s Coast

Which New Zealand restaurant was the only Samoan restaurant to win a Michelin star?

Tala is the only Samoan restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star!

Find out more: Fifteen restaurants awarded Michelin stars

What special tournament did Coach Koponen help the Breakers win?

Coach Petteri Koponen helped the Breakers win their first-ever Ignite Cup!

Find out more: Breakers split with Coach

How many jobs could be affected by Heinz Wattie's plan?

Heinz Wattie's plan could affect about 350 jobs across New Zealand!

Find out more: Heinz Wattie’s Job cuts Planned

How far did the Qantas plane fly in its record-breaking journey?

The Qantas plane flew an amazing 23,075 kilometers non-stop!

Find out more: Qantas plane flies for 24 Hours Straight

What position did Liam Lawson finish in the Chinese Grand Prix?

Liam Lawson finished in seventh place at the Chinese Grand Prix!

Find out more: Lawson scores in Chinese Grand prix

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robot A machine that can perform tasks automatically. The robot helped clean the house.

tactics Smart plans or strategies to achieve a goal. The team used clever tactics to win the game.

milestone An important event or achievement. Winning the championship was a big milestone for the team.

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