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New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!
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Chips taken from someone else's plate were rated as tastier because of the thrill of stealing them!
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How high did the planes fly over the stadium during the rugby match?
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The planes flew about 12.5 to 14 meters above the stadium, which is as tall as a four-storey building!
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