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Did You Know?

Did you know that some penguins might get vaccinated?
In Australia, thousands of little penguins are being vaccinated against bird flu to protect them!
How many episodes has The Simpsons reached?
The Simpsons has reached an amazing 800 episodes!
What is the special name for clouds that look rainbow-colored?
The special name for these colorful clouds is cloud iridescence!
What special anniversary is the UFC fight celebrating?
The UFC fight is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States!
What is the length of the newly discovered coral colony?
The coral colony discovered by Sophie and Jan is about 111 meters long, which is similar to a Premier League football pitch!
How many toes does the record-breaking cat Erebus have?
Erebus Anomaly has an amazing 29 toes!
Did you know Chris Wood became the All Whites' all-time leader in appearances?
Chris Wood played his 89th game for the All Whites, making him the all-time leader!
What exciting performances can we expect at the FIFA 2026 opening ceremonies?
The opening ceremonies will feature famous artists like Katy Perry and J Balvin!
What major event was happening when the security scare occurred?
The security scare happened during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

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How long has the Seddon Memorial Town Clock been watching over Rotorua?
The Seddon Memorial Town Clock has been in Rotorua for over 100 years!
How fast did the Lawn Queen mow the grass?
Hali Rieman mowed a football field-sized area in just 14 minutes and 51 seconds!
Which team beat the Suns 119–84 in one of the opening games?
The Magic won their opening game against the Pistons by 11 points.
What unexpected creature do the Minions summon for their movie?
The Minions accidentally summon Goomi, a cute green creature instead of a scary monster!
How many emergency calls did St John receive on its busiest day?
St John received a record 2,562 emergency calls in one day!
Did you know that the oceans are absorbing most of the extra heat from global warming?
Over 90% of the extra heat from global warming is being absorbed by the oceans!
What amazing thing did the robot Ace do?
The robot Ace beat professional table tennis players at their own game!
What does the fees-free tertiary education scheme help students with?
The fees-free scheme helps students by paying their tuition fees for the final year of study.
How many different Pokémon can players discover today?
There are now more than 1,000 different Pokémon for players to discover!

Vocabulary

  • lockdown A time when animals or people must stay in a safe place. The hens are in lockdown to keep them safe from bird flu.
  • welfare The health and happiness of animals or people. The farmers care about the welfare of their hens.
  • seabird A bird that lives near the sea. The petrel is a type of seabird found in New Zealand.