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How long was the world's longest tiramisu made in London?
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The world's longest tiramisu was 1,445 feet long!
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Star Wars Day is celebrated on May 4th because it sounds like 'May the Force be with you!'
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What kind of weather is expected on New Zealand's east coast?
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Heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas are expected!
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What special aircraft is helping with the evacuation plans?
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The New Zealand Air Force is using a Hercules aircraft for possible evacuations.
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What special event happened with the Crusaders' horses recently?
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The Crusaders' horses returned to the sidelines after being retired!
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What did scientists discover beneath Auckland?
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Scientists found dozens of new faultlines under Auckland that they will study further.
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What special title did Jinny Lu win at the dog competition?
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Jinny Lu, a rescue pug, won the title of the World’s Ugliest Dog!
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How fast did the Lawn Queen mow the grass?
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Hali Rieman mowed a football field-sized area in just 14 minutes and 51 seconds!
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  • revitalise To bring new life or energy to something. The park was revitalised with new flowers and benches.
  • affordable Something that is not too expensive and can be bought easily. The toy was affordable, so I could buy it with my allowance.
  • proposal A plan or suggestion put forward for others to think about. She made a proposal for a new playground at school.
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