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What unique method does the ballista spider use to catch ants?
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The ballista spider uses a spring-loaded trap to launch ants into the air!
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What famous hotel is being restored in New Zealand?
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Find out more: Government backs Chateau Revival
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What unusual task did the digger operator do at the competition?
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How big is the giant sinkhole in Indonesia?
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The sinkhole is about three hectares, which is the size of four football pitches!
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How many runs did Tawhid Hridoy score to help Bangladesh win?
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Tawhid Hridoy scored an amazing 51 runs to lead Bangladesh to victory!
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How old was Charles Smith when he became a grandfather?
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Charles Smith was 91 years and 209 days old when his granddaughter was born!
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What is hantavirus and how is it usually spread?
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Hantavirus is usually spread by breathing in dust from infected rodent droppings.
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What was the score of the match between Tottenham and Auckland FC?
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Tottenham Hotspur won the match 2-0 against Auckland FC!
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Vocabulary

  • calm Not feeling nervous or excited. The cow was calm even during the chase.
  • dodgy Tricky or not easy to catch. The dodgy cow kept avoiding the police.
  • wrangle To try to catch or control something. The officers tried to wrangle the cow back to safety.
    • Find the words in the article:Escaped Cow leads Police on Chase

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