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Aussie NRL stars made the desert their playground this weekend, getting their rugby league on in Las Vegas. Then there's cricket in Wellington and golf in Singapore. Plus, a desert storm added extra drama! Go, Aussies!
Some folks in Dubai decided walking is too boring and took to the air with jet packs, just like superheroes. Flying past the world's tallest building must feel just like being in a movie. If only we could jet off to school like that!
Find out about The Iditarod. The ultimate doggy marathon across Alaska's frosty landscapes. Imagine being pulled by 16 furry athletes across ice and snow. It's the coolest (literally) race you'll ever hear about!
A fish so small but as loud as an elephant? Only in Myanmar! This little swimmer might look almost invisible but sounds like it's ready to start a band. Who knew something so tiny could be so loud?
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BBC Earth Experience Family Pass Giveaway
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is currently hosting the BBC Earth Experience. The experience will take visitors on a majestic 360-degree audio visual journey as they marvel and explore iconic landscapes and connect with mesmerising animals on an epic adventure bringing environments to life, all with bespoke narration from Sir David Attenborough. It feels like you have stepped into the natural world and lost yourself in boundless wonder, as you travel to far flung places.
Want to win one of three family passes we have to give away? Simply create a 20-second video of yourself as you pretend to narrate your very own Earth Experience documentary. Email your video to us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au by this Friday, the 8th of March, with your parents’ permission for us to use the video on our social media, and we’ll announce the lucky winners next Monday.
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