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How many Olympic medals has Zoi Sadowski-Synnott won?
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Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won five Olympic medals, the most for any snowboarder!
Find out more: Zoi wins Olympic Silver
What unique activity do people do at the Bloco da Lama celebration?
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At Bloco da Lama, people cover themselves in mud and have fun!
Find out more: Brazil’s muddy carnival party
Why do you think cats lick each other?
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Cats lick each other to settle disagreements without fighting!
Find out more: Study explores why Cats lick each other
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How many people played in the world's largest human foosball game?
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A total of 254 people played in the world's largest human foosball game!
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How many tries did the Black Ferns score in the first half?
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The Black Ferns scored six tries in the first half of the game!
Find out more: Black Ferns thrash Scotland to stay unbeaten
What special tradition happens when a new prime minister is appointed?
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When a new prime minister is appointed, they meet the King in a ceremony called 'kissing hands'!
Find out more: Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister
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What was special about Finn Surman's goal in the match against Egypt?
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Finn Surman's goal was the first time New Zealand led at half-time in a World Cup match!
Find out more: Egypt fight back against All Whites
What unusual discovery was made on the beach in South Wales?
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More than 400 Victorian shoes washed up on a beach in South Wales!
Find out more: Victorian Shoes was ashore

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What was the score of the final match between the Black Ferns and Australia?
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What special tournament did Coach Koponen help the Breakers win?
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How far did the missing cat travel from home?
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What did Tommy Caldwell learn from climbing the Dawn Wall?
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What cool feature could a car have for long trips?
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Did you know Liam Lawson is stepping in for another driver?
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What do you think firefighters use to put out big fires?
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What will new citizens in New Zealand have to do to prove their knowledge?
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  • complaint A statement saying something is wrong or not fair. She made a complaint about the loud noise.
  • excrement Waste matter from animals, like poop. The dog left excrement on the grass.
  • bylaw A rule made by a local government. The city has a bylaw about keeping pets.
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