Did You Know?
What did NASA's spacecraft do to the asteroid Dimorphos?
NASA's spacecraft changed the path of the asteroid Dimorphos by crashing into it!
What time are the daily chimp talks at Wellington Zoo?
Akida is a little jealous because he is no longer the youngest chimp in the troop.
What is special about the giant soccer ball being built in Boston?
It's going to be the world's largest soccer ball, measuring 13 meters across!
How many wickets did Gus Atkinson take in the match?
Gus Atkinson took 5 wickets for England in the match!
What was New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history?
New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history is 183 runs!
What special eggs were flown from Nelson to Christchurch?
The rare kākāriki karaka eggs were flown to help save the species!
What exciting event are the Black Foils returning to?
The Black Foils are returning to SailGP racing in Halifax!
How much did Michelangelo's tiny foot sketch sell for?
The tiny foot sketch sold for an amazing $27.2 million!
What was the main classroom tool 100 years ago?
The main classroom tool was the blackboard, used by teachers to write lessons.
How far did David Rush catch the tennis ball behind his back?
David Rush caught a tennis ball from an amazing distance of 60.6 meters!
Did You Know?
How many books are ready to borrow at the new Wellington Library?
The new Wellington Library has around 250,000 books ready for borrowing!
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 was the score of the All Whites vs. England match?
The All Whites lost to England 1-0 in their warm-up match.
What new way could New Zealanders show their driver’s licence?
New Zealanders might soon show their driver’s licence on their phones instead of using a plastic card!
What interesting features does Pluto have that make it unique?
Pluto has mountains, valleys, plains, craters, and glaciers, making it very interesting!
How many tries did Ayesha Leti-I'iga score in the match?
Ayesha Leti-I'iga scored two tries for the Black Ferns!
Why were the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 races cancelled in April?
The races were cancelled due to safety concerns from conflicts in the Middle East.
How many goals did Messi score in the match against Austria?
Messi scored two goals in the match against Austria, breaking the World Cup record!
What makes the yellow-bellied sea snake special?
The yellow-bellied sea snake is a protected species in New Zealand!
What medal did Luca Harrington win at the Winter Olympics?
Luca Harrington won a bronze medal in men's slopestyle skiing!
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