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What special tournament did Coach Koponen help the Breakers win?
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Coach Petteri Koponen helped the Breakers win their first-ever Ignite Cup!
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How many books are ready to borrow at the new Wellington Library?
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The new Wellington Library has around 250,000 books ready for borrowing!
Find out more: Wellington Library reopens
What special blocks were installed at Wellington Airport for safety?
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Wellington Airport installed special energy-absorbing blocks called EMAS to keep planes safe.
Find out more: Wellington airport undergoes upgrade
What is the length of Ozzy's tongue?
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Ozzy's tongue measures an amazing 7.83 inches long!
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How many jobs could be affected by Heinz Wattie's plan?
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Heinz Wattie's plan could affect about 350 jobs across New Zealand!
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How many NFL games did Brian Fowler watch in one season?
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Brian Fowler watched an amazing 56 NFL games in one season!
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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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How do rice seeds know when to sprout?
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Rice seeds can hear the sound of rain and grow faster when they do! They sprout about 24% quicker when they hear raindrops.
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What did NASA's spacecraft do to the asteroid Dimorphos?
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NASA's spacecraft changed the path of the asteroid Dimorphos by crashing into it!
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  • milestones Important achievements or events. The astronauts reached many milestones during their journey.
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