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Giant Christmas tree arrives in New York City

A giant Christmas tree has arrived at the Rockefeller Center in New York City, in the United States. Its arrival...

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What special event do cherry growers want their cherries to arrive before?

Cherry growers want their cherries to arrive before the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in February!

Find out more: Warm Spring could mean early Cherries

How many sea lion pups were born last season in Dunedin?

Last season, 38 sea lion pups were born along the Otago coast!

Find out more: Dunedin Sea Lions make a comeback

How much tax did King Charles pay in 2024-25?

King Charles paid £12.9 million in taxes during the 2024-25 year!

Find out more: King shares Tax and Palace plans

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How many paper airplanes did David Rush fold in one hour?

David Rush folded an amazing 415 paper airplanes in just one hour!

Find out more: Man Folds 415 Paper Planes in One Hour

Why do horses yawn when they see each other yawn?

Horses yawn to build social bonds with each other, just like humans!

Find out more: Why Horses Yawn

What special event did King Charles III and Queen Camilla celebrate during their visit to the US?

They celebrated 250 years of American independence during their trip!

Find out more: King Charles visits US

What makes the Enhanced Games different from the Olympics?

In the Enhanced Games, athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs that are usually banned in other sports.

Find out more: What are the Enhanced Games?

What funny thing did Tampa International Airport say about pyjamas?

Tampa International Airport joked about banning pyjamas but later said it was just for fun!

Find out more: Airport bans pyjamas jokingly

In what year did Earth Day become a global event?

More than a billion people now take part in Earth Day events around the world.

Find out more: What is Earth Day?

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How tall is the giant Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center?

The giant Christmas tree is 23 meters tall, which is about 76 feet!

Find out more: New York’s giant Christmas tree arrives

Who was Samuel Parnell and why is he important?

Samuel Parnell was a carpenter who started the movement for an eight-hour workday in New Zealand!

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How many stairs did the Luchsinger family’s Slinky go down?

The Luchsinger family’s Slinky went down 53 stairs, breaking the record!

Find out more: Family breaks World Record with a slinky

What exciting event are the Black Foils returning to?

The Black Foils are returning to SailGP racing in Halifax!

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How many tries did Ayesha Leti-I'iga score in the match?

Ayesha Leti-I'iga scored two tries for the Black Ferns!

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How long was Dawa Sherpa missing on Mount Everest?

Dawa Sherpa was missing for six days before being found alive!

Find out more: Sherpa found alive on Everest after 6 days

What special tradition happens when a new prime minister is appointed?

When a new prime minister is appointed, they meet the King in a ceremony called 'kissing hands'!

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How long is Jeff Bezos's superyacht Koru?

Koru is about 127 meters long, longer than a rugby field!

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What is the fastest speed ever achieved by a hydrogen-powered car?

The fastest speed achieved by a hydrogen-powered car is 654 kilometers per hour!

Find out more: Hydrogen car breaks Speed Record

Vocabulary

plumage The feathers of a bird. Gertie's plumage looked stunning when it fully grew.

photogenic Looks good in photos. Gertie is very photogenic and loves being in pictures.

coop A shelter for chickens. Frank moved Gertie to a private indoor coop.

Find the words in the article:Gertie the Chicken breaks record