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Did You Know?

What major event happened to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recently?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a leadership challenge from MP Chris Penk!
What is bird flu and why is it important for hens?
Bird flu is a disease that can make birds very sick, and farmers are keeping hens inside to protect them from it.
What is the name of the giant trout statue in Gore?
The giant trout statue in Gore is getting an official name through a fun competition!
What makes the F-35A Lightning II jets special?
The F-35A Lightning II jets are called 'fifth-generation' fighters because they are some of the most advanced planes in the world, designed to be hard to spot on radar!
How far has Jono already swum on his journey?
Jono has swum more than 545 kilometres on his journey!
What amazing records did robots break at the World Humanoid Robot Games?
A robot broke Usain Bolt's sprint record by running 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, and another robot jumped 2.88 meters from a standstill, beating the human record!
How far did Tori Moorby throw the javelin to win silver?
Tori Moorby threw the javelin 60.04 metres to win silver!

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What record did the Project Hail Mary trailer break?
The trailer for Project Hail Mary set a record for the Highest Altitude IMAX Film Trailer, shown at 101,896 feet above Earth!
What did scientists originally think the Pohlsepia mazonensis fossil was?
Scientists thought it was the world's oldest octopus, but it's actually a relative of the nautilus!
What special phrase inspired the celebration of Star Wars Day?
Star Wars Day is celebrated on May 4th because it sounds like 'May the Force be with you!'
What special technology helped spot a polar bear family in Canada?
The technology called 'bear-dar' uses radar and cameras to spot polar bears!
What special award did Wētā FX win for their work?
Wētā FX won an Emmy Award for their amazing visual effects in Stranger Things!
What was the score of the match that led to the coach's resignation?
The Wellington Phoenix lost 5-0 to Auckland FC, which was a tough defeat.
How long is Renu Dhariyal's hair?
Renu Dhariyal's hair measures an amazing 2.6924 meters long!
How long can a leopard seal grow?
Leopard seals can grow up to 3.5 meters long!
How many runs did Kane Williamson score in his cricket career?
Kane Williamson scored an amazing 19,346 runs in his career!
How old is Gertie the Chicken, the oldest living chicken?
Gertie is 15 years and 100 days old, making her the oldest living chicken in the world!

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  • aurora A natural light display in the sky. The aurora australis is seen in the southern hemisphere.
  • solar Related to the Sun. Solar storms can create beautiful light shows.
  • atmosphere The layer of gases surrounding Earth. The atmosphere helps create the colors of the aurora.