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The new racing yacht is called Taihoro, and it's been upgraded for the next America’s Cup!
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The Starship rocket is designed to be fully reusable, which means it can be launched multiple times without needing to be rebuilt!
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What exciting moment helped the Highlanders win the game?
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Cam Millar kicked a long-range penalty goal in the last minutes to win!
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How many views did the robot dance get in three days?
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The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!
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What exciting thing did Connor Esterhuizen do in the final match?
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Connor Esterhuizen scored 75 runs in just 33 balls, helping South Africa win!
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How long was Dawa Sherpa missing on Mount Everest?
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Dawa Sherpa was missing for six days before being found alive!
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What special role did Clyde the thistle mascot have during the Commonwealth Games?
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Clyde the thistle mascot met thousands of visitors during the 2014 Games!
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How many points did Sam Mennenga grab in rebounds during the game?
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Sam Mennenga grabbed an impressive 14 rebounds during the game!
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What is the Dawn Wall known for?
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  • parachute A device that slows down a falling object by creating air resistance. The parachute opened to help the capsule land safely.
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