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What amazing milestone did Elon Musk achieve recently?
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Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX shares soared!
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What exciting event took place at the new Te Kaha stadium?
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Te Kaha stadium opened with the DHL Super Rugby Pacific Super Round, featuring thrilling matches!
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What exciting thing did Connor Esterhuizen do in the final match?
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Connor Esterhuizen scored 75 runs in just 33 balls, helping South Africa win!
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Who scored the try that gave the Black Ferns the lead?
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The match was delayed for three hours because of lightning.
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What is special about the Artemis II mission?
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The Artemis II mission will be the first time humans travel to the Moon in over 50 years!
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What exciting event is happening in New Zealand this week?
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New Zealand is hosting the first-ever Oceania Senior Women’s Handball Championship with seven nations participating!
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How much did the giant serving of fries weigh?
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The giant serving of fries weighed 1,474 pounds, about the same as a small car!
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How many emergency calls did St John receive on its busiest day?
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St John received a record 2,562 emergency calls in one day!
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What special challenge did Eliza McCartney face before winning gold?
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Eliza McCartney had to overcome years of injuries before her big win!
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What amazing time did Sabastian Sawe run the marathon in?
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How many tries did Louis Bielle-Biarrey score in the match?
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Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries in the exciting match!
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How many tries did the All Blacks score in their latest match?
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The All Blacks scored seven tries in their match against the Wallabies!
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What types of seabirds were rescued by Wellington Zoo after the storm?
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What was the first film ever made in Smell-O-Vision?
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The first film made in Smell-O-Vision was called 'Scent of Mystery'!
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What happens when someone smiles at you?
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When someone smiles at you, it often makes you want to smile back, spreading happiness!
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How long was the book overdue at the library?
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The book was returned 43 years after it was due!
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  • collectible An item that people like to collect. Stamps are popular collectible items.
  • anniversary A special date that celebrates an event. We celebrate our anniversary every year.
  • inspired To be motivated or influenced by something. The book inspired her to write a story.
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