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What is acid rain and how does it affect the environment?
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Acid rain is rain that contains harmful chemicals, which can damage plants and water supplies. It can make water more acidic and harm crops.
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What is special about the photographs taken by the Artemis II crew?
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The Artemis II crew took amazing photos of Earth and the Moon, showing places never seen by humans before!
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What amazing way do young spiders travel to new places?
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Young spiders travel by releasing silk threads into the air and using the wind to float away!
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What does the fees-free tertiary education scheme help students with?
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The fees-free scheme helps students by paying their tuition fees for the final year of study.
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How many fans cheered for the Warriors during their season opener?
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More than 24,000 fans cheered for the Warriors at their home game!
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What special ceremony marks the beginning of Waitangi Day celebrations?
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A special dawn service is held at Te Whare Rūnanga to start Waitangi Day.
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What special features do LEGO's Smart Bricks have?
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LEGO's Smart Bricks can light up, make sounds, and react to movement!
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What important lesson did Bashii the tiger teach visitors at the zoo?
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  • teaser A short preview or sneak peek of something. The movie trailer was a teaser for the film.
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    At the school fair, Mia bought apples, bananas and pears from the fruit stall.

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    World