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Did You Know?

What age group in Spain will be affected by the new social media ban?
The new law in Spain will affect children under 16 years old.
What exciting event helped the Sharks win their championship?
The Sharks won in overtime after a tied game, making it super thrilling!
What color was the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repainted?
The pool was repainted in a color called 'American flag blue'!
How many stairs did the Luchsinger family’s Slinky go down?
The Luchsinger family’s Slinky went down 53 stairs, breaking the record!
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!
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 times has Rory McIlroy won the Masters in a row?
Rory McIlroy has won the Masters tournament back-to-back, making it two years in a row!
How many runs did Tawhid Hridoy score to help Bangladesh win?
Tawhid Hridoy scored an amazing 51 runs to lead Bangladesh to victory!
What tasty treat was spotted with King Charles III?
King Charles III was seen with RJ's black licorice in his car!

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What percentage of New Zealand is covered by Public Conservation land?
About 33% of New Zealand is covered by Public Conservation land, which is important for protecting nature and culture.
How much money is the New Zealand Government investing in cycle trail repairs?
The New Zealand Government is investing over $800,000 to repair cycle trails!
How far has Jono already swum on his journey?
Jono has swum more than 545 kilometres on his journey!
What makes the comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS special?
It's a long-period comet that takes about 170,000 years to orbit the Sun!
Which M&M’S products were also set to get the wheat allergen advice?
The wheat allergen advice for some M&M’S products starts on 20 April 2026.
What is Koru Circle designed to let top members do?
Air New Zealand is adding a new top tier called Koru Black for its most frequent travellers.
What do you think firefighters use to put out big fires?
Firefighters use special trucks and tools to put out big fires, like the one at Wellington Airport!
How old was Charles Smith when he became a grandfather?
Charles Smith was 91 years and 209 days old when his granddaughter was born!

Vocabulary

  • record An achievement that is the best or highest. Messi set a new record for most World Cup goals.
  • penalty A chance to score a goal after a foul. Messi missed a penalty kick earlier in the game.
  • appearance The act of being present at an event. Messi made his 200th international appearance in that match.