Squiz Kids Invictus Games inspire the world; monkey causes Sri Lankan blackout; the Harry Potter bin bargain; and Squiz-E’s world tour.
Feb 12, 2025
The Invictus Games showcase incredible athletes overcoming injuries with inspiring performances. A cheeky monkey caused a nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka by climbing into a power station! Also, a first edition Harry Potter book discovered in a trash bin sold for over $41,000 at auction. Plus, Squiz-E is on a world tour, teaching kids to spot fake news while traveling the globe. It's a fun mix of sports, mishaps, and magical finds!
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Invictus Games
- Prince Harry created the Invictus Games, an Olympics-style event for wounded service members.
- This year's games in Canada include winter sports like snowboarding and wheelchair curling.
Monkey Business
- A monkey caused a blackout across Sri Lanka by entering a power station.
- The outage affected 22 million people but was resolved quickly.
Harry Potter Bin Bargain
- A discarded first edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was found in a bin.
- It later sold for over $41,000 at auction.
