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Did You Know?

What exciting event is Auckland FC hosting?
Auckland FC is hosting the first-ever A-League grand final in New Zealand!
What is special about the Bramley apple tree in England?
The Bramley apple tree is over 200 years old and is the ancestor of all Bramley apple trees worldwide!
What are Happy Tools in the Positive Mindset Challenge?
Happy Tools are simple techniques to help you feel better when you're having a tough day.
How long has the Seddon Memorial Town Clock been watching over Rotorua?
The Seddon Memorial Town Clock has been in Rotorua for over 100 years!
What is the length of Ozzy's tongue?
Ozzy's tongue measures an amazing 7.83 inches long!
How did Tim Payne become an internet superstar?
Tim Payne became an internet superstar when an influencer highlighted him as the 'least-known' player, leading to a huge jump in his Instagram followers!
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!
How long was the world's longest tiramisu made in London?
The world's longest tiramisu was 1,445 feet long!
What is special about the giant soccer ball being built in Boston?
It's going to be the world's largest soccer ball, measuring 13 meters across!

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What amazing time did Sabastian Sawe run the marathon in?
Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in just 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds!
How many books are ready to borrow at the new Wellington Library?
The new Wellington Library has around 250,000 books ready for borrowing!
What is special about the giant soccer ball being built in Boston?
It's going to be the world's largest soccer ball, measuring 13 meters across!
How many wickets did Gus Atkinson take in the match?
Gus Atkinson took 5 wickets for England in the match!
How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?
New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!
What was special about Claudia Bunge's goal in the match?
Claudia Bunge scored her second international goal during the game!
What big energy upgrade is happening on Stewart Island?
Stewart Island is getting a solar farm to help save on electricity costs!
What important role did Ayatollah Khamenei have in Iran?
Ayatollah Khamenei was Iran's Supreme Leader for nearly 40 years, making key decisions.
What are the gases that the new scheme is targeting?
The new scheme targets hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are powerful greenhouse gases.
How many teeth does the world record holder have?
Prathab Muniandy has a total of 42 teeth in his mouth!

Vocabulary

  • tariffs Taxes on goods brought into a country. Countries use tariffs to make imported products more expensive.
  • emergency A serious situation that requires immediate action. The government declared an emergency during the natural disaster.
  • Congress The group of people who make laws in the US. Congress meets to discuss and vote on new laws.