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What is special about Cape Verde's World Cup achievement?
Cape Verde is the smallest country ever to reach the World Cup knockout round!
How many NFL games did Brian Fowler watch in one season?
Brian Fowler watched an amazing 56 NFL games in one season!
What unique feature did the 2026 Winter Olympics have at its opening ceremony?
The opening ceremony featured two Olympic cauldrons, one in Milan and another in Cortina!
How many times have the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup?
The Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup four times!
What special celebration did Norway's football team do after their win?
Norway's football team celebrated with a Viking row after beating Senegal!
What team did LeBron James choose for his final NBA chapter?
LeBron James chose to join the Philadelphia 76ers for his last NBA season!
How do sperm whales use bubbles to help them sleep?
Sperm whales use bubbles to stay upright while they sleep, helping them avoid waves and save energy!
How many lollies does Horners make for Air New Zealand each year?
Horners makes about 22 million lollies for Air New Zealand every year!
What special activities can kids enjoy at the film festival?
Kids can join in games, win prizes, and watch fun films!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!

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What did Milo believe about things that can be built?
Milo believed that if something could be built, it could fly!
How many runs did New Zealand score in their match against Ireland?
New Zealand scored 140 runs in their thrilling match against Ireland!
How high did the planes fly over the stadium during the rugby match?
The planes flew about 12.5 to 14 meters above the stadium, which is as tall as a four-storey building!
How many stairs did the Luchsinger family’s Slinky go down?
The Luchsinger family’s Slinky went down 53 stairs, breaking the record!
How many tries did Louis Bielle-Biarrey score in the match?
Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries in the exciting match!
What special time of year did the rescue flight take place in Antarctica?
The rescue flight happened just before months of winter darkness in Antarctica!
How long is Renu Dhariyal's hair?
Renu Dhariyal's hair measures an amazing 2.6924 meters long!
How many Rubik's cubes did Ishaan solve during his skydive?
Ishaan solved two Rubik's cubes while skydiving from 13,000 feet!
What fun way can you show support for Positive Vibes Only?
You can wear something pink, like a t-shirt or face paint, to show your support!
What record did Fehi Fineanganofo set during the Super Rugby season?
Fehi Fineanganofo scored 17 tries this season, setting a new record!

Vocabulary

  • medal A small metal disc given as an award. She won a gold medal for her race.
  • organisers People who plan and manage an event. The organisers worked hard to make the marathon fun.
  • design The way something looks or is made. The design of the medal is very colorful.