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Sharks carry sensors that collect ocean data to improve hurricane predictions!
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Why are airfares rising in New Zealand right now?
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Airfares are rising because jet fuel prices have gone up due to the war in the Middle East.
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What can cause a flash flood like the one in Nepal?
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A flash flood can happen after heavy rain or when landslides block rivers, like in Nepal.
Find out more: Huge Flood hits Nepal-China Border
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Tori Moorby threw the javelin 60.04 metres to win silver!
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Gemini 3.1 can help you plan trips and write emails without leaving your page!
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What unusual reason caused schools to close in Japan?
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What special challenge did Eliza McCartney face before winning gold?
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What year was Kemp House built?
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Kemp House was built between 1821 and 1822, making it 204 years old!
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What major event was happening when the security scare occurred?
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What major problem could affect future Football World Cups?
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Countries disagree with FIFA's plan to sell part of the tournaments to investors.
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