Did You Know?
What amazing time did Sabastian Sawe run the marathon in?
Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in just 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds!
What special event happened with the Crusaders' horses recently?
The Crusaders' horses returned to the sidelines after being retired!
How many runs did New Zealand score in their match against Ireland?
New Zealand scored 140 runs in their thrilling match against Ireland!
What is hypersonic speed?
Hypersonic speed is flying faster than five times the speed of sound!
What amazing thing did scientists do with butterflies in space?
Scientists hatched a butterfly in space for the first time ever!
What are the Van Allen belts and why are they important?
The Van Allen belts are huge rings of radiation that protect Earth from harmful solar wind and cosmic radiation.
What magnitude was the earthquake that hit Colombia?
The earthquake in Colombia had a magnitude of 7.4, making it very strong!
How far did Tori Moorby throw the javelin to win silver?
Tori Moorby threw the javelin 60.04 metres to win silver!
What happened to all the phones in Riverton?
Every phone in Riverton mysteriously disappeared one morning!
Did You Know?
What unusual symbol did the Cockroach Janta Party choose?
The Cockroach Janta Party chose a cockroach as its symbol because it represents survival, just like many young Indians feel they need to survive tough times.
How many sweaters did Skyler wear to break the record?
Skyler wore 50 sweaters at once to set a new world record!
What did Milo believe about things that can be built?
Milo believed that if something could be built, it could fly!
What amazing number of new ocean species were discovered in just one year?
Scientists found 1,121 new marine species in one year!
Who was the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement in New Zealand?
Dame Te Atairangikaahu was the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement, uniting Māori tribes for 40 years!
How many people signed petitions asking for a fireworks ban?
More than 93,000 people signed petitions asking for a fireworks ban!
What makes the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola different from other strains?
The Bundibugyo strain is harder to contain because there are no approved vaccines or treatments for it.
What should residents in Christchurch do with their tap water?
Residents in Christchurch need to boil their tap water before using it for drinking and cooking because of bacteria found in the water supply.
What special anniversary does this year mark for Anzac Day?
This year marks 110 years since New Zealand troops arrived on the Western Front in WWI!
What did the police do when they found the seal pup?
The police contacted the Department of Conservation for advice and safely returned the seal pup to its natural home.
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