Did You Know?
What medal did Luca Harrington win at the Winter Olympics?
Luca Harrington won a bronze medal in men's slopestyle skiing!
What important resource travels through the Strait of Hormuz?
About one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments go through the Strait of Hormuz!
What was the score of the final match between the Black Ferns and Australia?
The Black Ferns won the match with a score of 22-21!
How did the Black Sticks win their match against the USA?
The Black Sticks won by scoring all their penalty shootout attempts and making key saves!
What special image appears on the new Lord of the Rings coin?
The coin reveals the Eye of Sauron when light hits it just right!
How many Rubik's cubes did Ishaan solve during his skydive?
Ishaan solved two Rubik's cubes while skydiving from 13,000 feet!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What famous railway was Nithe Station a part of during WWII?
Nithe Station was part of the Death Railway, built during World War II.
What type of bird was found with bird flu in New Zealand?
A brown skua was the first bird found with H5 bird flu in New Zealand!
What historic event happened between the Māori Queen and Prince William?
The Māori Queen met Prince William at Windsor Castle, making history!
Did You Know?
How do sperm whales use bubbles to help them sleep?
Sperm whales use bubbles to stay upright while they sleep, helping them avoid waves and save energy!
What was the name of the tiny bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago?
The tiny bat was named Mystacina nymphe, and it weighed only 8 to 10 grams!
What is the name of the newly discovered dinosaur in the Sahara?
The new dinosaur is called Spinosaurus mirabilis, and it lived nearly 100 million years ago!
What ancient tools did Māori navigators use to find New Zealand?
Māori navigators used stars, ocean currents, and winds to guide their waka hourua canoes across the Pacific Ocean.
How old was Neville Sandiford when he became the oldest croquet player?
Neville Sandiford was 101 years and 262 days old when he earned the record!
How fast did the New Zealand rowers finish their race?
The New Zealand rowers finished their race in 6 minutes and 26.86 seconds!
How old is Fancy, the oldest living horse?
Fancy is 37 years and 329 days old!
What special tournament did Coach Koponen help the Breakers win?
Coach Petteri Koponen helped the Breakers win their first-ever Ignite Cup!
How many medals did New Zealand win at the Commonwealth Games?
New Zealand won a total of 36 medals, including 10 gold medals!
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