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Did You Know?

How long was Cookie Bear the face of Griffins biscuits?
Cookie Bear was the face of Griffins biscuits for over 57 years!
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 toy helped the baby monkey Punch feel safe?
Punch the monkey was given a soft orangutan toy named Djungelskog to comfort him after being abandoned.
What did NASA's spacecraft do to the asteroid Dimorphos?
NASA's spacecraft changed the path of the asteroid Dimorphos by crashing into it!
What is the height of the world's smallest arcade machine?
The world's smallest arcade machine is just 2.4 cm tall!
What medal did Luca Harrington win at the Winter Olympics?
Luca Harrington won a bronze medal in men's slopestyle skiing!
Which M&M’S products were also set to get the wheat allergen advice?
The wheat allergen advice for some M&M’S products starts on 20 April 2026.
What was special about the All Whites' win against Chile?
It was the All Whites' first-ever victory over a South American team!
What exciting event took place in Auckland with big splashes and jumps?
The Z Manu World Champs featured amazing splash-making competitions for all ages!
What surprising thing happened to Hamish Elliott during the race?
Hamish Elliott fell out of his kayak into the river but still won the race!

Vocabulary

  • census A survey to count people and gather information. The census helps the government understand how many people live in a country.
  • overcrowding When too many people live in one place. Overcrowding can make cities feel very crowded and busy.
  • discrimination Treating people unfairly based on certain characteristics. Discrimination can happen when people are judged by their caste.