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A bear named Smokey stole a bag of firefighting gear from a fire station in Colorado!
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How much did the T. rex skeleton Gus sell for?
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Find out more: T. Rex skeleton sells for record $85 Million
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Yes! They scored three goals to win 3-1 against Sydney FC.
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What did scientists discover about the ancient giant shark fossils?
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Scientists found a new species of giant shark that lived 115 million years ago!
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Which famous singer has a shrimp named after them?
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The tiny shrimp Leucothoe eltoni is named after Sir Elton John!
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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 many goals did Belgium score in their match against New Zealand?
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Belgium scored a total of 5 goals in the match against New Zealand.
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How many times has Rory McIlroy won the Masters in a row?
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Rory McIlroy has won the Masters tournament back-to-back, making it two years in a row!
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Heinz Wattie's plan could affect about 350 jobs across New Zealand!
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How far did the Qantas plane fly in its record-breaking journey?
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The Qantas plane flew an amazing 23,075 kilometers non-stop!
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What special aircraft is helping with the evacuation plans?
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The New Zealand Air Force is using a Hercules aircraft for possible evacuations.
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You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
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The crew uses a special net called a mantra trawl to collect samples from the ocean surface.
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  • mascot A character that represents a team or event. Clyde the thistle is the mascot for the Commonwealth Games.
  • athlete A person who competes in sports. More than 3,000 athletes will compete in the Games.
  • event A planned occasion or activity. The Commonwealth Games is a big sports event.
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