Squiz Kids A big political break-up, and the mega-quake misinformation.
May 21, 2025
Australia's political landscape is shaken as the Liberal and National Parties split over energy policies. An original Magna Carta worth millions surfaces at Harvard, igniting historical intrigue. Meet a quirky new sea creature: a pancake-shaped octopus with flappy ears! Meanwhile, a wild rumor about a megaquake in Japan highlights the dangers of misinformation. The podcast also dives into the crucial need for media literacy in schools, emphasizing the role of education in empowering young minds to navigate today's digital challenges.
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Coalition Split in Australia
- The Australian Liberal and National Parties split up after nearly 80 years of working together due to energy policy disagreements.
- They now sit separately in Parliament, marking the first split in 38 years.
Magna Carta Discovered
- An original copy of the Magna Carta, issued in 1300, was found at Harvard Law School and is now worth millions.
- It was bought in 1946 for just $27.50, showing its dramatic increase in value.
New Flapjack Octopus Discovered
- Scientists discovered a new deep-sea octopus off Western Australia called the Carnarvon Flapjack Octopus.
- It looks like a tiny squishy pancake and has fins on its head, earning it the nickname Dumbo Octopus.