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What famous routine did Torvill and Dean perform to win Olympic gold?
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Torvill and Dean won Olympic gold with their famous 'Bolero' routine!
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What is special about the Bramley apple tree in England?
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The Bramley apple tree is over 200 years old and is the ancestor of all Bramley apple trees worldwide!
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How far did the Qantas plane fly in its record-breaking journey?
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The Qantas plane flew an amazing 23,075 kilometers non-stop!
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How many matching salt and pepper packets does Linda Schulz have?
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Linda Schulz has an amazing collection of 754 matching salt and pepper packets!
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What colors are seen in the aurora australis?
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The aurora australis lights up the sky with beautiful purple and green colors!
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What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
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What was special about the All Whites' win against Chile?
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It was the All Whites' first-ever victory over a South American team!
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What magnitude was the earthquake that hit the southern Philippines?
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The earthquake was a powerful 7.8 magnitude!
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How much is the Triceratops fossil expected to sell for?
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The Triceratops fossil named Trey is expected to sell for about five million dollars!
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What types of seabirds were rescued by Wellington Zoo after the storm?
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Wellington Zoo rescued albatrosses, petrels, and penguins after a storm!
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What do firefighters do during emergencies?
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Which team did Moana Pasifika beat in an exciting match at North Harbour Stadium?
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What is special about Auckland's new ferry, Waitematā 1?
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What ingredients are mixed with the horse meat before the pie is baked?
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What will new citizens in New Zealand have to do to prove their knowledge?
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New Zealand will soon require new citizens to pass a test about the country’s life and government.
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What special aircraft is helping with the evacuation plans?
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What age did Betty first try wing walking?
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Betty first tried wing walking at the age of 87!
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What important resource travels through the Strait of Hormuz?
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About one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments go through the Strait of Hormuz!
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  • controversial Causing disagreement or debate. The Enhanced Games are controversial because of their rules.
  • sanctioned Officially approved or recognized. The Olympics are a sanctioned event with strict rules.
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