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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2022 · 11 MIN

Mischievous magpies and high-tech toilet

from ABC KIDS News Time · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

On today’s show, we’ll meet some mischievous magpies who’ve out-smarted a team of scientists, and learn about World Health Day. We’ll hear about a smart toilet that knows whose sitting on it and salute some good news for students interested in AUSLAN. Then we’ll hear about a special AFL milestone! Quiz Questions: 1. How many magpies did the scientists attach the trackers to? 2. What’s one of the ways we can help keep the planet healthy? 3.Why would someone invent a toilet that recognises who’s sitting on it?4. How do you say ‘thank you’ in Auslan?5. What was the special number goal that Buddy scored?Bonus Tricky Question: What’s the special name for the behaviour that the magpies did?Answers:1. Five2. Use less plastic, use public transport. But there are lots of good answers to this question!3. To check on someone’s health4. Place your fingers on your chin, and then lower your hand down in a flat palm, like you’re holding a plate.5. 1000Bonus tricky answer: Rescuing behaviour

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