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How much is the Triceratops fossil expected to sell for?
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The Triceratops fossil named Trey is expected to sell for about five million dollars!
Find out more: Dinosaur Fossil Heads to Auction
What tricky move did Zoi land to score high points?
Answer
Zoi landed a tricky move called a 'backside triple cork 1440'!
Find out more: Zoi wins Silver in Big Air Jump
What is special about the photographs taken by the Artemis II crew?
Answer
The Artemis II crew took amazing photos of Earth and the Moon, showing places never seen by humans before!
Find out more: Artemis Crew Near Moon
How many times has Rory McIlroy won the Masters in a row?
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Rory McIlroy has won the Masters tournament back-to-back, making it two years in a row!
Find out more: Rory Wins Green Jacket Again
What makes the comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS special?
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It's a long-period comet that takes about 170,000 years to orbit the Sun!
Find out more: Rare comet lights up NZ
What special agreement did New Zealand and Singapore sign?
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New Zealand and Singapore signed a fuel and food agreement to keep supplies flowing, even during crises.
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How much money is the New Zealand Government spending to restore Tongariro National Park?
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The New Zealand Government is spending $3.5 million to restore Tongariro National Park after fires.
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What unusual task did the digger operator do at the competition?
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Steven George used his excavator to slice a pizza!
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How many views did the robot dance get in three days?
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The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!
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What clever tricks do advertisers use to catch your attention?
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Advertisers use colors, music, and stories to persuade you.
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SMART Prep | Quick Question 210557

Kea are large mountain parrots found in New Zealand. They have strong beaks and can use their feet to hold food. Kea are known for being clever and curious. Some people enjoy watching them because they are playful and noisy. A wildlife guide says, “Kea are the most interesting birds in New Zealand.”

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  • patent A legal right for an idea or invention. The new toy has a patent, so no one else can copy it.
  • exhaust Gas or air that comes out of a machine. The car's exhaust helps release smoke from the engine.
  • waste Things that are no longer needed or used. We throw away food waste in the compost bin.
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