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Did You Know?

Who was the first person to climb Mt Everest?
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mt Everest in 1953!
How fast did the Lawn Queen mow the grass?
Hali Rieman mowed a football field-sized area in just 14 minutes and 51 seconds!
What was the score of the match between Tottenham and Auckland FC?
Tottenham Hotspur won the match 2-0 against Auckland FC!
How far did the Artemis II spacecraft travel around the Moon?
The Artemis II spacecraft traveled a whopping 694,481 miles around the Moon!
How many goals did Messi score in the match against Austria?
Messi scored two goals in the match against Austria, breaking the World Cup record!
What record did Spider-Man: Brand New Day break at the box office?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day had the second-biggest opening weekend ever, earning about NZ$1.6 billion!
Did you know that some penguins might get vaccinated?
In Australia, thousands of little penguins are being vaccinated against bird flu to protect them!
What amazing trick did Ben Richards perform during his final run?
Ben Richards wowed everyone by doing a perfect 360 spin while skiing!
What ancient animal's remains were found in the Danube River?
Experts found the remains of an ancient mammoth along the Danube River!
What special role did Clyde the thistle mascot have during the Commonwealth Games?
Clyde the thistle mascot met thousands of visitors during the 2014 Games!

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What high-tech tool is New Zealand Customs using to catch smugglers?
New Zealand Customs is using underwater drones to inspect ships for drugs!
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.
How many views did the robot dance get in three days?
The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!
What exciting event are the Black Foils returning to?
The Black Foils are returning to SailGP racing in Halifax!
What is one way to practice happiness?
One fun way to practice happiness is by playing games!
What unique behavior of sperm whales was recently filmed by scientists?
Scientists filmed sperm whales headbutting each other for the first time!
How many goals did Belgium score in their match against New Zealand?
Belgium scored a total of 5 goals in the match against New Zealand.
What ingredients are mixed with the horse meat before the pie is baked?
Pakuranga Bakery sold more than 100 lo'i hossi pies in one day.
What record did the Project Hail Mary trailer break?
The trailer for Project Hail Mary set a record for the Highest Altitude IMAX Film Trailer, shown at 101,896 feet above Earth!
What is hantavirus and how is it usually spread?
Hantavirus is usually spread by breathing in dust from infected rodent droppings.

Vocabulary

  • influential Having the power to change things or people. Leaders are often influential in making important decisions.
  • retired To stop working or playing a sport after a long time. She retired from rugby to focus on other adventures.
  • achievements Things you have done successfully. Winning a gold medal is a big achievement!