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How far away is the galaxy Messier 77 from Earth?
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Messier 77 is a whopping 45 million light-years away from Earth!
Find out more: Webb Telescope reveals Distant Galaxy
How long was Cookie Bear the face of Griffins biscuits?
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Cookie Bear was the face of Griffins biscuits for over 57 years!
Find out more: Cookie Bear comes back
What amazing number of new ocean species were discovered in just one year?
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Scientists found 1,121 new marine species in one year!
Find out more: Over 1,000 new Ocean Species found
What was the score of the Warriors vs. Broncos game?
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The Warriors won the game with a score of 42-12!
Find out more: Warriors beat Broncos in Magic Round
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
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What was the name of the tiny bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago?
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The tiny bat was named Mystacina nymphe, and it weighed only 8 to 10 grams!
Find out more: Ancient Bat Found in Otago
What historic event happened between the Māori Queen and Prince William?
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The Māori Queen met Prince William at Windsor Castle, making history!
Find out more: Māori Queen meets Prince William
What special phrase inspired the celebration of Star Wars Day?
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Star Wars Day is celebrated on May 4th because it sounds like 'May the Force be with you!'
Find out more: Star Wars Fans Celebrate May Fourth
How long did David Rush balance a running chainsaw on his chin?
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David Rush balanced a running chainsaw on his chin for over four minutes!
Find out more: Chainsaw Chin Record Broken
How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?
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New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!
Find out more: Kiwifruit Harvest breaks Record

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How many KitKat bars were stolen in the heist?
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What amazing milestone did Elon Musk achieve recently?
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What new rules did the Academy announce for the Oscars?
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What unusual talent did contestants show at the seagull screeching championship?
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Contestants tried to mimic the loud cry of seagulls!
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What type of bird was found with bird flu in New Zealand?
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A brown skua was the first bird found with H5 bird flu in New Zealand!
Find out more: Bird Flu confirmed in New Zealand for first time
What was the score of the match that led to the coach's resignation?
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The Wellington Phoenix lost 5-0 to Auckland FC, which was a tough defeat.
Find out more: Wellington Phoenix coach resigns
What amazing way do young spiders travel to new places?
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Young spiders travel by releasing silk threads into the air and using the wind to float away!
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What high-tech tool is New Zealand Customs using to catch smugglers?
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New Zealand Customs is using underwater drones to inspect ships for drugs!
Find out more: Customs install underwater drones to catch smugglers
How old was the Major Oak tree when it died?
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The Major Oak tree was about 1,200 years old when it died!
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Did you know Chris Wood became the All Whites' all-time leader in appearances?
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Chris Wood played his 89th game for the All Whites, making him the all-time leader!
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Vocabulary

  • contagious Able to spread from one person to another. A smile can be contagious, making others smile too!
  • mood How someone feels at a certain time. Smiling can help lift your mood when you're feeling down.
  • powerful Having a strong effect or influence. A smile is a powerful way to show kindness.
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