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How much tax did King Charles pay in 2024-25?
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King Charles paid £12.9 million in taxes during the 2024-25 year!
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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!
Find out more: Debate over Penguin Vaccinations
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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!
Find out more: Deep-Sea Whale strands in Auckland
What did scientists discover about the ancient giant shark fossils?
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Scientists found a new species of giant shark that lived 115 million years ago!
Find out more: Giant Shark fossils surprise scientists
How long is Renu Dhariyal's hair?
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Renu Dhariyal's hair measures an amazing 2.6924 meters long!
Find out more: Woman sets Record with long hair
What unique behavior of sperm whales was recently filmed by scientists?
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Scientists filmed sperm whales headbutting each other for the first time!
Find out more: Whales caught Headbutting
What type of bird was found with bird flu in New Zealand?
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A brown skua was the first bird found with H5 bird flu in New Zealand!
Find out more: Bird Flu confirmed in New Zealand for first time
What important resource travels through the Strait of Hormuz?
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About one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments go through the Strait of Hormuz!
Find out more: Why Hormuz Matters
What color was the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repainted?
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The pool was repainted in a color called 'American flag blue'!
Find out more: Washington’s Famous Reflecting Pool left looking faded

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How far did the missing cat travel from home?
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How tall are the robots helping with baggage at Haneda airport?
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The robots stand 130 centimeters tall, which is about the height of a small child!
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What new rule did FIFA announce for World Cup fans?
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FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into stadiums for safety reasons.
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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 amazing thing can the PRIMA eye implant help people do?
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The PRIMA eye implant can help some blind people regain parts of their vision!
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What is special about the Swiss bus service called Line 0?
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Line 0 is a free bus with no set route or timetable, encouraging passengers to enjoy the journey and connect with others.
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What is special about the color of the new octopus species?
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The new octopus species has a bright blue color, which is very rare in nature!
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What age did Betty first try wing walking?
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Betty first tried wing walking at the age of 87!
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How old is Jonathan the Tortoise, the world's oldest land animal?
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Jonathan the Tortoise is 194 years old and still going strong!
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  • impulse A sudden urge to do something. Buying candy on impulse can make you spend money quickly.
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