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Did You Know?

What special mission are the astronauts on?
The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!
How many eggs do Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay in a year?
Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay only one egg a year!
How much did Michelangelo's tiny foot sketch sell for?
The tiny foot sketch sold for an amazing $27.2 million!
How much tax did King Charles pay in 2024-25?
King Charles paid £12.9 million in taxes during the 2024-25 year!
What song did Bulgaria's Dara perform to win Eurovision?
Dara won Eurovision with her catchy pop song called Bangaranga!
How many paper airplanes did David Rush fold in one hour?
David Rush folded an amazing 415 paper airplanes in just one hour!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What amazing speed can the Superman robot reach?
The Superman robot can run at a top speed of 45.6 km/h, faster than Usain Bolt!
What was the reason for canceling the National Dog Show?
The National Dog Show was canceled due to concerns about the stadium's ground surface.
In what year did Earth Day become a global event?
More than a billion people now take part in Earth Day events around the world.

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Did You Know?

What technology are students using to cheat on exams?
Students are using AI-powered smart glasses to cheat in exams!
What special achievement did Adam Hall reach at the Paralympics?
Adam Hall won a silver medal, completing his collection of every color of Paralympic medal!
What did the woman in Italy do with her winning lottery ticket?
She accidentally threw it in the rubbish after thinking it was a loser!
What surprising number of bacteria types were found on mouthguards?
Researchers found about 17 types of potentially harmful bacteria on mouthguards!
What is the height of the world's smallest arcade machine?
The world's smallest arcade machine is just 2.4 cm tall!
What famous songs did Dolly Parton write?
Dolly Parton wrote many famous songs, including 'Jolene' and 'I Will Always Love You.'
How long will Dame Noeline Taurua coach the Silver Ferns?
Dame Noeline Taurua will coach the Silver Ferns until 2027!
What did New Zealand Rugby do for Moana Pasifika players?
New Zealand Rugby is paying the wages of Moana Pasifika players after the team faced financial troubles.
What special week celebrates the Māori language in New Zealand?
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, or Māori Language Week, celebrates the Māori language each year!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!

Vocabulary

  • implant A device placed inside the body for medical reasons. The doctor put an implant in my knee to help it heal.
  • macula The part of the eye that helps you see details. The macula is important for reading and recognizing faces.
  • signals Messages sent to communicate information. The camera sends signals to the chip to create an image.