Squiz Kids Piastri takes the podium; and the Sharktopus swims the seas.
Mar 23, 2025
Oscar Piastri celebrates a thrilling victory at the Shanghai Grand Prix, marking a stunning rise in his racing career. Meanwhile, paleontologists uncover the largest dinosaur claws ever found in Mongolia, revealing a leaf-loving dino. In a quirky twist, a lightbulb shines brightly in California for over 124 years, while a Māori octopus gets a free ride on a mako shark, dubbed 'Sharktopus.' This delightful mix of news brings excitement and wonder to young listeners!
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Piastri's Podium
- Oscar Piastri won the Shanghai Grand Prix after a disappointing 9th place finish in Melbourne the previous week.
- This was his first pole position and third career Formula One win.
Mega-Claw Discovery
- Paleontologists in Mongolia discovered the largest complete dinosaur claws ever found, measuring 30 cm long.
- The claws belonged to a newly identified herbivore species, Duonychus tsogtbaatari, which used them for grasping vegetation.
Centennial Bulb
- A lightbulb in a California fire station, known as the Centennial Bulb, has been burning for 124 years.
- Its longevity is attributed to its carbon filament and infrequent switching off.