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Rory McIlroy has won the Masters tournament back-to-back, making it two years in a row!
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How far did the Artemis II spacecraft travel around the Moon?
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The Artemis II spacecraft traveled a whopping 694,481 miles around the Moon!
Find out more: Artemis Comes Home
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Cape Verde is the smallest country ever to reach the World Cup knockout round!
Find out more: Cape Verde makes Football History
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The Artemis II crew took amazing photos of Earth and the Moon, showing places never seen by humans before!
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What special feature does the One New Zealand Stadium have?
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The stadium has a roof, keeping everyone warm and dry during rain!
Find out more: Te Kaha One New Zealand Stadium opens
How old is Fancy, the oldest living horse?
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Fancy is 37 years and 329 days old!
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Why are people in Auckland buying petrol containers quickly?
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Artemis II broke the Apollo 13 record for the farthest crewed spaceflight!
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  • agroecology A way of farming that uses natural systems and local knowledge. Agroecology helps farmers grow crops without harmful chemicals.
  • pesticides Chemicals used to kill pests that harm plants. Farmers sometimes use pesticides to protect their crops from insects.
  • pollinators Animals like bees that help plants make seeds and fruits. Bees are important pollinators that help flowers grow.
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