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Did You Know?

What is the length of Ozzy's tongue?
Ozzy's tongue measures an amazing 7.83 inches long!
How many Rubik's cubes did Ishaan solve during his skydive?
Ishaan solved two Rubik's cubes while skydiving from 13,000 feet!
What record did Artemis II break during its mission?
Artemis II broke the Apollo 13 record for the farthest crewed spaceflight!
What is special about the Bramley apple tree in England?
The Bramley apple tree is over 200 years old and is the ancestor of all Bramley apple trees worldwide!
What exciting event took place at the new Te Kaha stadium?
Te Kaha stadium opened with the DHL Super Rugby Pacific Super Round, featuring thrilling matches!
How many episodes has The Simpsons reached?
The Simpsons has reached an amazing 800 episodes!
What unusual symbol did the Cockroach Janta Party choose?
The Cockroach Janta Party chose a cockroach as its symbol because it represents survival, just like many young Indians feel they need to survive tough times.
What should residents in Christchurch do with their tap water?
Residents in Christchurch need to boil their tap water before using it for drinking and cooking because of bacteria found in the water supply.
What year did New Zealand's first official television broadcast start?
New Zealand's first official television broadcast began on June 1, 1960.

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What special mission are the astronauts on?
The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!
What are the names of the new qualifications replacing NCEA?
The new qualifications are called the New Zealand Certificate of Education (NZCE) and the New Zealand Advanced Certificate of Education (NZACE).
How many athletes participated in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations took part in the Games!
What was the score of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina?
Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What special challenge did Eliza McCartney face before winning gold?
Eliza McCartney had to overcome years of injuries before her big win!
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 much do some families spend on school uniforms each year?
Some families spend over $1,000 on school uniforms each year!
What was special about Finn Surman's goal in the match against Egypt?
Finn Surman's goal was the first time New Zealand led at half-time in a World Cup match!

Vocabulary

  • prey An animal that is hunted for food. The spider's prey is the green tree ant.
  • territorial An animal that defends its area from others. Green tree ants are territorial and protect their nests.
  • genus A group of related species in science. The spider belongs to the genus Propostira.