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Did You Know?

What was the biggest comeback in State of Origin history?
New South Wales came back from 18 points down to win 22-20!
What is the Danube River's record low water level in Budapest?
In Budapest, the Danube River dropped to just 10 centimeters, breaking its previous record low of 33 centimeters from 2018!
What is special about the photographs taken by the Artemis II crew?
The Artemis II crew took amazing photos of Earth and the Moon, showing places never seen by humans before!
How many tourists visited Antarctica in 2024?
In 2024, over 80,000 tourists visited Antarctica, with many more viewing it from ships!
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!
How many views did the robot dance get in three days?
The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!
What do you think firefighters use to put out big fires?
Firefighters use special trucks and tools to put out big fires, like the one at Wellington Airport!
How fast did the Lawn Queen mow the grass?
Hali Rieman mowed a football field-sized area in just 14 minutes and 51 seconds!
What record did Spider-Man: Brand New Day break at the box office?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day had the second-biggest opening weekend ever, earning about NZ$1.6 billion!
What tasty treat was spotted with King Charles III?
King Charles III was seen with RJ's black licorice in his car!

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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 sneaky techniques do subscription services use to keep you paying?
Subscription services often use free trials and auto-renewals to keep charging you without you noticing!
What special ceremony marks the beginning of Waitangi Day celebrations?
A special dawn service is held at Te Whare Rūnanga to start Waitangi Day.
What major title did Gordon Herbert win as a coach?
Gordon Herbert coached Germany to win the 2023 FIBA World Cup!
What is a waka and why is it important?
A waka is a traditional Māori canoe, and the Anaweka waka is a historic fragment that helps us learn about Māori culture.
What special vehicle did King Charles arrive in for the Commonwealth Games?
King Charles arrived in a Tardis from Doctor Who to open the Commonwealth Games!
What was special about Finn Surman's goal in the match against Egypt?
Finn Surman's goal was the first time New Zealand led at half-time in a World Cup match!
What type of illness was linked to the Taco Bell lettuce?
The illness linked to the lettuce is called cyclosporiasis, caused by a tiny parasite.

Vocabulary

  • complaint A statement saying something is wrong or not fair. She made a complaint about the loud noise.
  • excrement Waste matter from animals, like poop. The dog left excrement on the grass.
  • bylaw A rule made by a local government. The city has a bylaw about keeping pets.