Did You Know?
What special features do LEGO's Smart Bricks have?
LEGO's Smart Bricks can light up, make sounds, and react to movement!
How many sweaters did Skyler wear to break the record?
Skyler wore 50 sweaters at once to set a new world record!
How many tries did the All Blacks score in their match against the Sharks?
The All Blacks scored a total of eight tries during the match!
Which New Zealand restaurant was the only Samoan restaurant to win a Michelin star?
Tala is the only Samoan restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star!
What big decision did British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce?
Keir Starmer announced he will step down as Prime Minister!
What was special about Bangladesh's cricket victory over Australia?
Bangladesh won their first-ever test match in Australia, which is a huge achievement!
What special ability do walking sharks have?
Walking sharks can use their fins to walk on the sea floor!
What position did Liam Lawson finish in the Chinese Grand Prix?
Liam Lawson finished in seventh place at the Chinese Grand Prix!
What amazing number of new ocean species were discovered in just one year?
Scientists found 1,121 new marine species in one year!
Did You Know?
How long has Beverly Hannett-Price been teaching?
Beverly Hannett-Price has been teaching for an amazing 67 years!
Why do you think cats lick each other?
Cats lick each other to settle disagreements without fighting!
Who is the new character in the Gruffalo book?
The new character is Granny Gruffalo, who joins the adventure!
What special time of year did the rescue flight take place in Antarctica?
The rescue flight happened just before months of winter darkness in Antarctica!
What was the highest temperature recorded in the UK during the hottest June day?
The highest temperature was 36.9°C in Wattisham, Suffolk!
How much did the T. rex skeleton Gus sell for?
Gus, the T. rex skeleton, sold for a record-breaking NZ$85.7 million!
How many medals did New Zealand win at the Commonwealth Games?
New Zealand won a total of 36 medals, including 10 gold medals!
How many kākāpō are being vaccinated against bird flu?
Around ninety kākāpō are being vaccinated to protect them from bird flu!
What happens to recycling bins if people keep putting the wrong things in them?
In Auckland and Christchurch, recycling bins can be taken away after three strikes for contamination!
How many goals did Belgium score in their match against New Zealand?
Belgium scored a total of 5 goals in the match against New Zealand.
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