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Did You Know?

How did Tim Payne become an internet superstar?
Tim Payne became an internet superstar when an influencer highlighted him as the 'least-known' player, leading to a huge jump in his Instagram followers!
What important lesson did Bashii the tiger teach visitors at the zoo?
Bashii helped teach visitors about the dangers facing wild tigers and how to protect them.
What did astronauts do during the air leak scare on the ISS?
The astronauts sheltered in a docked spacecraft to stay safe.
Did you know who the new coach of England's Test cricket team is?
Stephen Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, is the new coach!
What is the new blend of mince called that combines beef and pork?
The new blend of mince is called 'bork'!
What time are the daily chimp talks at Wellington Zoo?
Akida is a little jealous because he is no longer the youngest chimp in the troop.
What special meal do families share to celebrate the Chinese New Year?
Families share a reunion dinner, which is the most important meal of the year!
What special trophy did Ryan Fox win at the British Open?
Ryan Fox won the famous Claret Jug after his victory!
How many times a year can dragon fruit be harvested in tropical countries?
The dragon fruit plants grown in the trial were less prickly, which made them easier for workers to handle.
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Did You Know?

What famous routine did Torvill and Dean perform to win Olympic gold?
Torvill and Dean won Olympic gold with their famous 'Bolero' routine!
What was the biggest comeback in State of Origin history?
New South Wales came back from 18 points down to win 22-20!
How old is the oldest competitive pool player in the world?
Maggie Kennedy is 98 years old and still plays pool competitively!
How far has Jono already swum on his journey?
Jono has swum more than 545 kilometres on his journey!
What powerful storm recently swept over the Mariana Islands?
The powerful storm is called Super Typhoon In-fa!
What amazing trick did Ben Richards perform during his final run?
Ben Richards wowed everyone by doing a perfect 360 spin while skiing!
What makes the Enhanced Games different from the Olympics?
In the Enhanced Games, athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs that are usually banned in other sports.
What is the value of Finn Allen's new cricket contract?
Finn Allen's new contract is worth NZ$740,000 over three years!
What important resource travels through the Strait of Hormuz?
About one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments go through the Strait of Hormuz!

Vocabulary

  • larvae The early stage of an insect's life, like a caterpillar. Huhu grubs are larvae of the huhu beetle.
  • poison A substance that can make you sick or hurt you. Fugu has parts that contain poison and can be dangerous.
  • expensive Costing a lot of money. Bird's nest soup is very expensive because it's hard to collect.