Did You Know?
What is acid rain and how does it affect the environment?
Acid rain is rain that contains harmful chemicals, which can damage plants and water supplies. It can make water more acidic and harm crops.
How much money is the Government spending to improve education?
$131 million is being spent to improve reading, writing, and maths in schools!
How many Rubik's cubes did Ishaan solve during his skydive?
Ishaan solved two Rubik's cubes while skydiving from 13,000 feet!
How long were ships unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz?
Ships were unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz for 110 days before the agreement.
What is the Danube River's record low water level in Budapest?
In Budapest, the Danube River dropped to just 10 centimeters, breaking its previous record low of 33 centimeters from 2018!
How long did David Rush and Alex Gosch keep the balloons in the air?
They kept the balloons in the air for 16 minutes and 25 seconds!
What important resource travels through the Strait of Hormuz?
About one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments go through the Strait of Hormuz!
How many eggs do Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay in a year?
Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay only one egg a year!
Why are airfares rising in New Zealand right now?
Airfares are rising because jet fuel prices have gone up due to the war in the Middle East.
Did You Know?
How much did the T. rex skeleton Gus sell for?
Gus, the T. rex skeleton, sold for a record-breaking NZ$85.7 million!
What did the couple find hidden in their ceiling?
The couple found $232,440 in cash hidden in their ceiling!
What was the score of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina?
Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina!
What was special about Claudia Bunge's goal in the match?
Claudia Bunge scored her second international goal during the game!
Why do horses yawn when they see each other yawn?
Horses yawn to build social bonds with each other, just like humans!
How long was Cookie Bear the face of Griffins biscuits?
Cookie Bear was the face of Griffins biscuits for over 57 years!
What are the three official languages being discussed in New Zealand?
New Zealand is debating making English an official language along with te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language!
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