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What important resource travels through the Strait of Hormuz?
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About one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments go through the Strait of Hormuz!
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What important role does Glenariffe Stream play for salmon?
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Glenariffe Stream is a key spawning area for salmon, helping them lay eggs.
Find out more: Wetland Plan for Salmon
Where might electronic plant tattoos be useful?
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Scientists invented tiny electronic tattoos for plants to help tell when they are thirsty.
Find out more: Plant tattoos tell scientists thirst levels
Which part of Wellington helped keep the heavy rain falling over the same places?
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Wellington got more than 70mm of rain in just one hour during the storm.
Find out more: Wellington hit by flooding
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!
Find out more: Giant Shark fossils surprise scientists
What special moment did LeBron and Bronny achieve in the NBA?
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LeBron James made history by assisting his son Bronny in a game, marking the first father-son assist in NBA history!
Find out more: LeBron Sets NBA First
What major event was happening when the security scare occurred?
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The security scare happened during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
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What special celebration does PokéPark Kanto mark?
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PokéPark Kanto celebrates 30 years of Pokémon since it began!
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A class grows the same kind of bean plant in two pots. Pot A gets water and sunlight. Pot B gets water but is kept in the dark. After two weeks, Pot A is taller and greener. What is the best conclusion?

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  • eclipse When one object moves into the shadow of another. A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.
  • totality The time when something is completely covered. During totality, the Moon is fully covered by Earth's shadow.
  • forecast A prediction about the weather. It's smart to check the weather forecast before watching the eclipse.
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