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More than 24,000 fans cheered for the Warriors at their home game!
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Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won five Olympic medals, the most for any snowboarder!
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Which famous footballers are being celebrated in the new Lego sets?
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Lego is celebrating Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo with new sets!
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How many times a year can dragon fruit be harvested in tropical countries?
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The dragon fruit plants grown in the trial were less prickly, which made them easier for workers to handle.
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What is special about the giant soccer ball being built in Boston?
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It's going to be the world's largest soccer ball, measuring 13 meters across!
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How many planets have scientists found that could support alien life?
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Scientists have discovered 45 planets that might be good for alien life!
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What special time of year did the rescue flight take place in Antarctica?
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The rescue flight happened just before months of winter darkness in Antarctica!
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What exciting milestone did the Wellington Phoenix women achieve recently?
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The Wellington Phoenix women reached the A-League Women’s grand final for the first time ever!
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    A bus company charges a fixed booking fee plus a cost for each student. The total cost for 6 students is $38, and the total cost for 10 students is $54. Which equation shows the total cost, C, for n students?

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