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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!

Find out more: Egypt fight back against All Whites

How old is the oldest competitive pool player in the world?

Maggie Kennedy is 98 years old and still plays pool competitively!

Find out more: Oldest Competitive Pool Player

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!

Find out more: Artemis Crew Near Moon

What special technology helped spot a polar bear family in Canada?

The technology called 'bear-dar' uses radar and cameras to spot polar bears!

Find out more: ‘Bear-dar’ spots Polar Bear family

What big decision did British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce?

Keir Starmer announced he will step down as Prime Minister!

Find out more: Starmer to step down as British PM

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

How far away is the galaxy Messier 77 from Earth?

Messier 77 is a whopping 45 million light-years away from Earth!

Find out more: Webb Telescope reveals Distant Galaxy

What is the theme of Samoan Language Week this year?

This year's theme is based on a Samoan proverb about blessings from mountains.

Find out more: Samoan Language Week begins

What is special about the color of the new octopus species?

The new octopus species has a bright blue color, which is very rare in nature!

Find out more: New Species of Tiny Blue Octopus discovered

What was the highest score made by a White Ferns player?

Brooke Halliday scored the highest for the White Ferns with 40 runs!

Find out more: White Ferns loose opening match of World Cup

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Did you know how many tries Fehi Fineanganofo scored this season?

Fehi Fineanganofo scored 17 tries this season, setting a record!

Find out more: New All Blacks squad announced

What important agreement was signed on February 6, 1840?

Te Tiriti o Waitangi, or the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed by many Māori chiefs and the British Crown.

Find out more: A short guide to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

What major title did Gordon Herbert win as a coach?

Gordon Herbert coached Germany to win the 2023 FIBA World Cup!

Find out more: Breakers land World Cup-Winning coach

What special event happened with the Crusaders' horses recently?

The Crusaders' horses returned to the sidelines after being retired!

Find out more: Crusaders horses return

What colors are seen in the aurora australis?

The aurora australis lights up the sky with beautiful purple and green colors!

Find out more: Southern Lights Shine Bright

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!

Find out more: Egypt fight back against All Whites

Which famous footballers are being celebrated in the new Lego sets?

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Find out more: Lego expanding into Football

What makes the Starship rocket special compared to older rockets?

The Starship rocket is designed to be fully reusable, which means it can be launched multiple times without needing to be rebuilt!

Find out more: World’s most powerful rocket launches

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!

Find out more: Rush catches tennis ball behind back

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sketch A quick drawing or outline of something. She made a sketch of her dog before painting it.

auction A public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder. He bought a rare coin at the auction.

infrared A type of light that we can't see but can be used to see hidden things. The infrared camera showed us the heat from the animals.

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