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How far did Tori Moorby throw the javelin to win silver?
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Tori Moorby threw the javelin 60.04 metres to win silver!
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How did the Black Sticks win their match against the USA?
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The Black Sticks won by scoring all their penalty shootout attempts and making key saves!
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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!
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