Did You Know?
How old is Fancy, the oldest living horse?
Fancy is 37 years and 329 days old!
How many different Pokémon can players discover today?
There are now more than 1,000 different Pokémon for players to discover!
What happened during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986?
The Chernobyl disaster was the world's worst nuclear accident, spreading radioactive material across Europe.
What major event was happening when the security scare occurred?
The security scare happened during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
What did the US Supreme Court say about President Trump's tariffs?
The Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s tariffs were not allowed under the emergency law he used.
What unique feature did the 2026 Winter Olympics have at its opening ceremony?
The opening ceremony featured two Olympic cauldrons, one in Milan and another in Cortina!
What ancient animal's remains were found in the Danube River?
Experts found the remains of an ancient mammoth along the Danube River!
What did the town see in the sky when the streetlights went out?
The town saw more stars than anyone could remember, including the Milky Way!
Did You Know?
How far has Jono already swum on his journey?
Jono has swum more than 545 kilometres on his journey!
How many times has Finland been named the happiest country?
Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for a record nine times!
What quirky claim to fame does Marlborough have?
Marlborough is known for being a region with no permanent traffic lights!
What fun activity might come to Christchurch's Cathedral Square?
An outdoor ice skating rink could be built in Cathedral Square!
How far did David Rush catch the tennis ball behind his back?
David Rush caught a tennis ball from an amazing distance of 60.6 meters!
What unusual ingredients can bakers use for their pies?
Bakers can use ingredients like banana, miso, and blackberry for their pies!
What amazing thing can the PRIMA eye implant help people do?
The PRIMA eye implant can help some blind people regain parts of their vision!
What cool new technology are police in New Zealand trying out?
Police in New Zealand are testing a new phone app that can scan car number plates!
How long has Rakiura been without a full-time doctor?
Rakiura hasn't had a full-time doctor for over 10 years!
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