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Scientists have discovered 45 planets that might be good for alien life!
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All black robins today are related to just two birds, Old Blue and Old Yellow!
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The Sharks won in overtime after a tied game, making it super thrilling!
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The Major Oak tree was about 1,200 years old when it died!
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The Hubble Space Telescope has completed 200,000 orbits around Earth!
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What does the fees-free tertiary education scheme help students with?
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