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Did You Know?

What is the name of the boat Andrew Bedwell is using?
Andrew Bedwell's boat is called Big C, named for cancer research.
What ingredients are mixed with the horse meat before the pie is baked?
Pakuranga Bakery sold more than 100 lo'i hossi pies in one day.
How many tries did the All Blacks score in their match against the Sharks?
The All Blacks scored a total of eight tries during the match!
What amazing score did Ronnie O'Sullivan achieve in snooker history?
Ronnie O'Sullivan scored a record-breaking 153 in snooker!
What is the most expensive book ever sold in Norway?
The most expensive book ever sold in Norway is a rare Viking book donated by footballer Erling Haaland, costing about £100,000!
What was the highest temperature recorded in the UK during the hottest June day?
The highest temperature was 36.9°C in Wattisham, Suffolk!
What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?
At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
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.

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How many tries did Will Jordan score against Italy?
Will Jordan scored three tries against Italy, making him New Zealand's all-time top try scorer!
How many T-shirts did David Rush put on in one minute?
David Rush set a record by putting on 32 T-shirts in just 60 seconds!
What kinds of products can you find at Fieldays?
At Fieldays, you can find cool products like drones, solar panels, and even steak knives!
What is special about the photographs taken by the Artemis II crew?
The Artemis II crew took amazing photos of Earth and the Moon, showing places never seen by humans before!
What age did Betty first try wing walking?
Betty first tried wing walking at the age of 87!
How far did Tori Moorby throw the javelin to win silver?
Tori Moorby threw the javelin 60.04 metres to win silver!
What amazing milestone did Elon Musk achieve recently?
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX shares soared!
What was special about Bangladesh's cricket victory over Australia?
Bangladesh won their first-ever test match in Australia, which is a huge achievement!
What do you think the cow was thinking during the chase?
The cow calmly dodged police officers trying to catch it, making the chase funny!

Vocabulary

  • stairwell A set of stairs inside a building. We walked down the stairwell to escape.
  • gear Special equipment used for a specific purpose. The firefighters wore heavy gear to stay safe.
  • instructions Directions on how to do something. The radio crackled with instructions for everyone.