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Walking sharks can use their fins to walk on the sea floor!
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What special celebration did Norway's football team do after their win?
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Norway's football team celebrated with a Viking row after beating Senegal!
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A wetter autumn and winter allowed seeds to grow into flowers.
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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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New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!
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What tasty treat was spotted with King Charles III?
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King Charles III was seen with RJ's black licorice in his car!
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How many points did Sam Mennenga grab in rebounds during the game?
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Sam Mennenga grabbed an impressive 14 rebounds during the game!
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  • record The best performance ever in a sport or activity. She set a new record for the fastest time in the race.
  • supporters People who cheer for and encourage someone. The supporters cheered loudly for their favorite runners.
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