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What did scientists discover about the ancient giant shark fossils?
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Scientists found a new species of giant shark that lived 115 million years ago!
Find out more: Giant Shark fossils surprise scientists
How do rice seeds know when to sprout?
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Rice seeds can hear the sound of rain and grow faster when they do! They sprout about 24% quicker when they hear raindrops.
Find out more: Seeds May Hear Rain Sounds
What is the height of the world's smallest arcade machine?
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The world's smallest arcade machine is just 2.4 cm tall!
Find out more: Tiny Arcade Machine breaks Record
What is the name of the giant trout statue in Gore?
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The giant trout statue in Gore is getting an official name through a fun competition!
Find out more: Naming Gore’s Giant Trout
What important resource travels through the Strait of Hormuz?
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About one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments go through the Strait of Hormuz!
Find out more: Why Hormuz Matters
How many NFL games did Brian Fowler watch in one season?
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Brian Fowler watched an amazing 56 NFL games in one season!
Find out more: Superfan watches 56 NFL Games
What is acid rain and how does it affect the environment?
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Acid rain is rain that contains harmful chemicals, which can damage plants and water supplies. It can make water more acidic and harm crops.
Find out more: Acid Rain falls in Vanuatu
What record did the Project Hail Mary trailer break?
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The trailer for Project Hail Mary set a record for the Highest Altitude IMAX Film Trailer, shown at 101,896 feet above Earth!
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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!
Find out more: World’s biggest census – How India Counts Everyone?
What special feature does the One New Zealand Stadium have?
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The stadium has a roof, keeping everyone warm and dry during rain!
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  • reliability How well something works without problems. The car's reliability is important for finishing the race.
  • performance How well someone or something does a task. The athlete's performance improved after training hard.
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