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Qatar... Squiz the World Feb 24, 2025

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Squiz the World goes to... Qatar

Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land. Then, we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re heading to Qatar, a country where robots ride camels, falcons have their own passports, and kids go to school from Sunday to Thursday. So, buckle up and get ready to discover Qatar!

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Map of Qatar

Doha Skyline

Falconry in Qatar

Camel racing in Qatar

Chicken Machboos recipe

Laqaimat recipe

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Prayers for the Pope; Flying car takes flight; Wicketkeeper runs bonanza; and turtle salami for dinner. Feb 23, 2025

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, is sick with a lung infection. Since he’s 88 years old, people are worried about his health. Catholics around the world are praying for his recovery.

A town in Pennsylvania is serving up some seriously wild food! From raccoon and beaver to stingray and coyote, this buffet is NOT for picky eaters.

It was a rough day for Australian soccer fans as the Matildas lost big to Japan. And their next match? Against the world’s #1 team—yikes! Meanwhile, Australia’s cricket team pulled off an epic win against England.

A company in the U.S. just tested a real flying car! It’s still in the early stages, but they hope to sell them soon.

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Feb 20, 2025

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Who's smarter, kids or adults?

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Operation Whale Rescue in Tasmania; Billie Eilish fever grips Australia; the lake that’s being loved to death; and the secret tunnel to Disneyland. Feb 19, 2025

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Talk about a whale of a problem! Over 150 false killer whales got stuck on a beach in Tasmania, and rescuers rushed to save them. Scientists aren’t sure why whales do this, but one idea is that they follow their leader.

New Zealand’s Lake Constance has water so clear it looks like glass! But with all those visitors snapping selfies, there’s a hidden danger—sneaky algae hitching a ride on dirty shoes. Rangers are reminding everyone: clean boots = clean lake!

Music superstar Billie Eilish has kicked off her Aussie tour, and fans are going wild! With 12 shows across Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, she’s bringing the beats.

A viral TikTok claimed there’s a hidden tunnel into Disneyland—sounds cool, right? Turns out, it was totally fake! A fact-checking team busted the myth, proving it was just two different videos spliced together.

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A megalodon match-up; cloudy with a chance of Martians; the birthday behind bars; and a crash course in civics. Feb 18, 2025

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The Sensational World of Civics

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Turns out, primary school kids are beating high schoolers when it comes to understanding civics! A national test showed only 28% of Year 10 students passed.

Scientists found deep scratches on ancient Megalodon teeth—marks that could only have been made by another Megalodon! These giant sharks might have battled each other for food, territory, or just to prove who had the biggest chomp.

NASA’s Curiosity rover spotted shimmering, colourful clouds drifting across Mars! These "night-shining" clouds pop up at the same time every year, suggesting Mars might have seasons like Earth.

A New York woman spent her 104th birthday in jail—on purpose! Loretta Chamberlain wanted to experience life behind bars, so police handcuffed, fingerprinted, and even locked her up.

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The Sensational World of Civics! Feb 18, 2025

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Politics … a total snoozefest, right? Wrong!

How our government works and the decisions it makes reaches into almost every part of our everyday lives. How and why you go to school, the sports you play, the roads you drive on, the hospitals you rely on, the kind of society you’re going to grow up and live in, and so much more...

So settle in as we explore the history of Australian democracy and pull apart how our system of government works .. it’ll be heaps more fun than it sounds. Promise!

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Designer Pets... Your Shortcut Feb 17, 2025

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Humans have been creating them for thousands of years… some are fluffy, some are bald… and some even glow in the dark. This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Designer Pets—the podcast where we dig into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.

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Cyclone Zelia leaves her mark; Chilean kayaker swallowed by whale; a train-fixing robot dog; and the fastest kid in Australia. Feb 16, 2025

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A massive Category 4 cyclone has ripped through Western Australia, tearing off roofs and flooding homes! Luckily, no serious injuries have been reported. Meanwhile, Tasmania has both bushfires and snow.

How cyclones form

Your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons

A kayaker in Chile got the surprise of his life when a giant humpback whale scooped him up—before realizing, oops, wrong snack! Experts say it was just a case of mistaken identity, not a seafood craving. Luckily, the whole thing was caught on camera.

Aussie teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout has done it again! The 17-year-old blazed through the 400m in a record-breaking 46.2 seconds—the fastest in 35 years!

Paris has them, and now Sydney might too—robot dogs that help fix train tracks! These mechanical mutts don’t bark, don’t shed, and won’t chew your homework. Best part? No need to pick up after them!

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Feb 13, 2025

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Who's smarter, kids or adults?

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Invictus Games inspire the world; monkey causes Sri Lankan blackout; the Harry Potter bin bargain; and Squiz-E’s world tour. Feb 12, 2025

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Prince Harry’s Invictus Games are in full swing in Canada! This special Olympics-style event features incredible athletes who have served their countries and overcome injuries.

One mischievous monkey had the whole of Sri Lanka in the dark—literally! The little troublemaker climbed into a power station, causing a countrywide blackout for 22 million people.

A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was found in a trash bin—and later sold for over $41,000 at an auction!

Squiz-E the Newshound has been sniffing out fake news around the world! Thanks to a special Churchill Fellowship, he and the Squiz Kids team travelled to different countries to see how kids are learning to STOP, THINK, and CHECK.

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