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How much did the giant serving of fries weigh?
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The giant serving of fries weighed 1,474 pounds, about the same as a small car!
Find out more: Idaho Breaks World Record with Giant Serving of Fries
How long can Leatherback turtles grow?
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Leatherback turtles can grow more than two meters long!
Find out more: Giant Sea Turtles return to nest in Panama
What is the special name for clouds that look rainbow-colored?
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The special name for these colorful clouds is cloud iridescence!
Find out more: Rainbow Clouds light up the Sky
What major awards did New Zealand creatives win at the 2026 Oscars?
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New Zealand creatives won Best Costume Design and Best Visual Effects at the 2026 Oscars!
Find out more: Kiwi’s shine at Oscars
What special award did the New Zealand show win in New York?
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The animated series 'Bigsies and Littles' won a Gold Tower at the New York Festivals TV and Film Awards!
Find out more: NZ Kids’ show wins big in New York
What does SMART stand for in the new online test?
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SMART stands for Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool!
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What new rules did the Academy announce for the Oscars?
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The Academy announced that AI tools won't automatically help or hurt a film's chances for nominations.
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What special technology helped spot a polar bear family in Canada?
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The technology called 'bear-dar' uses radar and cameras to spot polar bears!
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What is the Government's plan for local streaming apps in New Zealand?
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The Government wants local streaming apps to be easy to find on smart TVs in New Zealand.
Find out more: NZ Apps may get Prime TV spot
What is the length of Ozzy's tongue?
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Ozzy's tongue measures an amazing 7.83 inches long!
Find out more: World’s longest dog tongue

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What new name did Apple Maps give Lake Ontario in the US?
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What do you think makes tap water taste good?
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What did Tommy Caldwell learn from climbing the Dawn Wall?
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Tommy learned that success means continuing through challenges and adapting.
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How far away is the galaxy Messier 77 from Earth?
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What amazing discovery was found in dinosaur poo?
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What big decision did British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce?
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Keir Starmer announced he will step down as Prime Minister!
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What new way could New Zealanders show their driver’s licence?
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New Zealanders might soon show their driver’s licence on their phones instead of using a plastic card!
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How many tries did Kalyn Ponga help set up in the match?
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  • smog A thick fog mixed with smoke and pollution. The smog made it hard to see the buildings.
  • pollution Harmful substances that make air, water, or land dirty. Cars can cause air pollution in big cities.
  • festival A special celebration or event with fun activities. Diwali is a festival of lights celebrated in India.
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