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Pakuranga Bakery sold more than 100 lo'i hossi pies in one day.
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How long has Beverly Hannett-Price been teaching?
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Beverly Hannett-Price has been teaching for an amazing 67 years!
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The PRIMA eye implant can help some blind people regain parts of their vision!
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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!
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Residents in Christchurch need to boil their tap water before using it for drinking and cooking because of bacteria found in the water supply.
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Some kids spend their pocket money on lollies, toys, or games!
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  • novelty something new or unusual that interests people For some customers, eating horse meat was a novelty.
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