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Did You Know?

What happened during the SailGP race in Auckland?
Two SailGP boats, Black Foils and France, collided at high speed!
What special ability do walking sharks have?
Walking sharks can use their fins to walk on the sea floor!
What tiny dinosaur was discovered in Spain?
The tiny dinosaur discovered in Spain is called Foskeia pelendonum, and it was no bigger than a chicken!
What special moment did LeBron and Bronny achieve in the NBA?
LeBron James made history by assisting his son Bronny in a game, marking the first father-son assist in NBA history!
What amazing thing can the PRIMA eye implant help people do?
The PRIMA eye implant can help some blind people regain parts of their vision!
What did astronauts do during the air leak scare on the ISS?
The astronauts sheltered in a docked spacecraft to stay safe.
What is special about the color of the new octopus species?
The new octopus species has a bright blue color, which is very rare in nature!
What sneaky techniques do subscription services use to keep you paying?
Subscription services often use free trials and auto-renewals to keep charging you without you noticing!
What magnitude was the earthquake that hit the southern Philippines?
The earthquake was a powerful 7.8 magnitude!

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What is the special net called that the crew uses to collect ocean samples?
The crew uses a special net called a mantra trawl to collect samples from the ocean surface.
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 is special about Auckland's new ferry, Waitematā 1?
Waitematā 1 is Auckland's first hybrid-electric ferry, using less energy and producing fewer emissions than older ferries!
What was the main classroom tool 100 years ago?
The main classroom tool was the blackboard, used by teachers to write lessons.
Which team did Moana Pasifika beat in an exciting match at North Harbour Stadium?
Moana Pasifika won four of their five matches at North Harbour Stadium last year.
What unique music discovery project was created in Auckland during New Zealand Music Month?
Auckland turned laundromats into music spots with 'washing machine jukeboxes'!
How many lava fountaining episodes has Kilauea had since December 2024?
Kilauea has had 48 lava fountaining episodes since December 2024!
What rare bird did Harold spot in his backyard?
Harold spotted a kākārearea, New Zealand's rare native falcon!

Vocabulary

  • artificial intelligence A computer system that can think and learn like a human. AI helps robots understand and respond to their surroundings.
  • intersection A place where two or more roads meet. We stopped at the intersection to wait for the green light.
  • priority Something that is considered more important than other things. School children crossing the street have priority at traffic lights.