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A new car design includes a toilet that slides out from under a seat!
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How many contestants participated in the Miss World finals?
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More than 111 contestants from around the world took part in the Miss World finals!
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Five rare leatherback turtles were spotted swimming near Mount Maunganui!
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More than 14,500 students from 467 schools took part in the AIMS Games!
Find out more: Thousands Kick Off 2026 AIMS Games
What is the special name for clouds that look rainbow-colored?
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The special name for these colorful clouds is cloud iridescence!
Find out more: Rainbow Clouds light up the Sky
How many eggs do Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay in a year?
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Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay only one egg a year!
Find out more: Southern Kiwi lays two rare eggs
What can happen if a dog eats toxic algae?
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What unusual ingredients can bakers use for their pies?
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Bakers can use ingredients like banana, miso, and blackberry for their pies!
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  • ceasefire An agreement to stop fighting for a while. The countries agreed to a ceasefire to help negotiate peace.
  • negotiated Discussing to reach an agreement. The leaders negotiated a deal to end the conflict.
  • disruption A disturbance that interrupts something. The conflict caused disruption to oil supplies worldwide.
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