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How many times has Finland been named the happiest country?
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Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for a record nine times!
Find out more: Finland Tops Happiness List
Which WNBA team drafted Charlisse Leger-Walker?
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Charlisse Leger-Walker became the youngest player to play for New Zealand’s senior women’s team when she was just 16 years old.
Find out more: Leger-Walker makes Basketball History
What happened during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986?
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The Chernobyl disaster was the world's worst nuclear accident, spreading radioactive material across Europe.
Find out more: Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster
What position did Liam Lawson finish in the Chinese Grand Prix?
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Liam Lawson finished in seventh place at the Chinese Grand Prix!
Find out more: Lawson scores in Chinese Grand prix
What unusual ingredients can bakers use for their pies?
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Bakers can use ingredients like banana, miso, and blackberry for their pies!
Find out more: Hunt for New Zealand’s Weirdest Pie
How many Rubik's cubes did Ishaan solve during his skydive?
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Ishaan solved two Rubik's cubes while skydiving from 13,000 feet!
Find out more: Skydiver solves 2 rubik’s cubes in the air
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.
Find out more: Waitangi Day celebrated across Aotearoa
What are the Van Allen belts and why are they important?
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The Van Allen belts are huge rings of radiation that protect Earth from harmful solar wind and cosmic radiation.
Find out more: Nasa Probe falls to Earth
How many goals did Belgium score in their match against New Zealand?
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Belgium scored a total of 5 goals in the match against New Zealand.
Find out more: All Whites knocked out after Belgium defeat

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Kiribati won its first-ever football title in a big tournament!
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What was the score of the White Ferns in their first ODI?
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The White Ferns scored 210 runs in their first ODI against England.
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What colour was the robot Lightning?
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The robot Lightning beat the human half-marathon world record by more than six minutes.
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What special celebration did Norway's football team do after their win?
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Norway's football team celebrated with a Viking row after beating Senegal!
Find out more: Norway celebrates with Viking Row
How many kākāpō are being vaccinated against bird flu?
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Around ninety kākāpō are being vaccinated to protect them from bird flu!
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