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Did You Know?

How many views did the robot dance get in three days?
The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!
What was the score of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina?
Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina!
What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?
At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!
What exciting event helped Auckland FC stay in the A-League?
Auckland FC won a thrilling penalty shootout against Melbourne City!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What clever tricks do advertisers use to catch your attention?
Advertisers use colors, music, and stories to persuade you.
What happened when a dog joined the Olympic ski race?
A dog ran onto the ski course and sprinted alongside the athletes, making everyone laugh!
What new rules did the Academy announce for the Oscars?
The Academy announced that AI tools won't automatically help or hurt a film's chances for nominations.
How many people played in the world's largest human foosball game?
A total of 254 people played in the world's largest human foosball game!

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What does the fees-free tertiary education scheme help students with?
The fees-free scheme helps students by paying their tuition fees for the final year of study.
What special rewards can you earn with the new Club+ programme?
With Club+, shoppers can earn 'Club+ Dollars' to spend at any Foodstuffs supermarket!
How old was Charles Smith when he became a grandfather?
Charles Smith was 91 years and 209 days old when his granddaughter was born!
What does the name Eid al-Fitr mean?
Eid al-Fitr means 'festival of the breaking of the fast'.
What do some kids spend their pocket money on?
Some kids spend their pocket money on lollies, toys, or games!
What are the three official languages being discussed in New Zealand?
New Zealand is debating making English an official language along with te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language!
Did you know the Wellington Phoenix scored three goals in their last match?
Yes! They scored three goals to win 3-1 against Sydney FC.
What major title did Gordon Herbert win as a coach?
Gordon Herbert coached Germany to win the 2023 FIBA World Cup!
What makes the newly discovered planet so special?
The new planet is larger than Jupiter and very dim, making it hard to see!

Vocabulary

  • Slinky A toy that can stretch and bounce down stairs. I love watching my Slinky flip down the stairs!
  • record The best or highest achievement in a specific activity. They set a new record for the most stairs a Slinky can go down.
  • stadium A large building where sports events happen. The football game was held at the big stadium downtown.