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What type of whale stranded on St Heliers Beach?
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A rare Shepherd's beaked whale was found stranded on the beach!
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How many tries did the All Blacks score in their latest match?
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The All Blacks scored seven tries in their match against the Wallabies!
Find out more: All Blacks Crush Wallabies to keep Bledisloe Cup
What important agreements did New Zealand, Samoa, and Tonga sign during their meetings?
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They signed agreements to tackle crime and improve education together!
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What is the main reason the UN wants to change the world map?
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The UN wants to show countries closer to their true size, especially Africa and regions near the equator.
Find out more: UN votes to change World Map
What amazing trick did Ben Richards perform during his final run?
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Ben Richards wowed everyone by doing a perfect 360 spin while skiing!
Find out more: Richards wins Ski World Title
How long was the world's longest tiramisu made in London?
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The world's longest tiramisu was 1,445 feet long!
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What is special about the giant soccer ball being built in Boston?
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It's going to be the world's largest soccer ball, measuring 13 meters across!
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What happened during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986?
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The Chernobyl disaster was the world's worst nuclear accident, spreading radioactive material across Europe.
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Did you know that some penguins might get vaccinated?
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In Australia, thousands of little penguins are being vaccinated against bird flu to protect them!
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What major event was happening when the security scare occurred?
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The security scare happened during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
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  • tiramisu A popular Italian dessert made with layers of biscuits and cream. I love eating tiramisu after dinner!
  • mascarpone A creamy Italian cheese used in desserts. Mascarpone makes tiramisu super delicious!
  • record The best or highest achievement in a category. They set a new record for the longest dessert!
    • Find the words in the article:London builds World’s Longest Tiramisu

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