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Did You Know?

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!
How many new astronauts did NASA announce?
NASA announced 10 new astronauts who may travel to the Moon or Mars!
How many complaints about bee droppings did the council receive?
The Tauranga City Council received 34 complaints about bee droppings in two years!
What amazing record did Sam Ruthe recently set?
Sam Ruthe set a new under-20 record in the 3000 metres, holding every under-20 running record from 800m to 5000m!
What important role does Glenariffe Stream play for salmon?
Glenariffe Stream is a key spawning area for salmon, helping them lay eggs.
What are the Van Allen belts and why are they important?
The Van Allen belts are huge rings of radiation that protect Earth from harmful solar wind and cosmic radiation.
How many sea lion pups were born last season in Dunedin?
Last season, 38 sea lion pups were born along the Otago coast!
How did Tim Payne become an internet superstar?
Tim Payne became an internet superstar when an influencer highlighted him as the 'least-known' player, leading to a huge jump in his Instagram followers!
What impressive achievement did Aiden Markram reach during the match?
Aiden Markram scored a quick fifty in just 19 balls, the fastest for South Africa in the tournament!
What colour was the robot Lightning?
The robot Lightning beat the human half-marathon world record by more than six minutes.
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What was the highest temperature recorded in the UK during the hottest June day?
The highest temperature was 36.9°C in Wattisham, Suffolk!
What makes the Starship rocket special compared to older rockets?
The Starship rocket is designed to be fully reusable, which means it can be launched multiple times without needing to be rebuilt!
How many new astronauts did NASA announce?
NASA announced 10 new astronauts who may travel to the Moon or Mars!
How many KitKat bars were stolen in the heist?
A whopping 413,793 KitKat bars were stolen from a lorry!
What unusual ingredients can bakers use for their pies?
Bakers can use ingredients like banana, miso, and blackberry for their pies!
What new name did Nauru choose for itself?
Nauru is now called the Republic of Naoero, reflecting its culture!
What is the name of the new apple variety launched in Vietnam?
The new apple variety is called Joli, and it's from New Zealand!

Vocabulary

  • adapt To change or adjust to new conditions. Tommy had to adapt his climbing style after his injury.
  • exhaustion A feeling of being very tired or worn out. Tommy felt exhaustion in every part of his body while climbing.
  • courage The ability to face fear or challenges bravely. It takes courage to try something that seems impossible.