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The dragon fruit plants grown in the trial were less prickly, which made them easier for workers to handle.
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How many officials will help with India's census?
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More than three million officials will help count India's people!
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What important lesson did Bashii the tiger teach visitors at the zoo?
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What special event happened for Daniel Hillier just before his big win?
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Daniel Hillier got married earlier in the week before winning the New Zealand Open!
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New South Wales came back from 18 points down to win 22-20!
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How much money is the New Zealand Government investing in cycle trail repairs?
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The New Zealand Government is investing over $800,000 to repair cycle trails!
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What are the names of the new qualifications replacing NCEA?
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What special award did Hamish Kerr win at the Halberg Awards?
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  • balloon A flexible bag that can be filled with air or gas. We used a balloon to decorate for the party.
  • record A documented achievement or performance that is the best in a category. She set a new record for the fastest runner in her school.
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