Zoo Animal Spa Day, Smelly Flowers and Self-Directed Learning | Strange News | Newsround
- Larisa Korenets
- Feb 4
- 1 min read
This week’s strange news features three fascinating stories! First, the rare and enormous Corpse Flower has finally bloomed at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, drawing thousands of curious visitors. However, its strong smell—compared to feet, cheese, and rotting meat—might make them regret coming too close! Next, animals at Chessington Zoo got the royal treatment with spa-like care, including massages, food treats, and even nail and horn painting. It was all part of an important health check, though giving a porcupine a massage seems risky! Lastly, a London school is testing an AI-powered classroom without teachers. With artificial intelligence advancing rapidly, could this be the future of education? While the idea is intriguing, one can’t help but wonder—what happens if you get detention with a robot?
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Check your understanding:
Exercise 1:
Check your answers:
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False – "This monster known as the Corpse Flower has bloomed for the first time since it arrived."
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True – "It absolutely stinks and has been described as smelling like feet, cheese, and rotting meat."
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False – "The keepers treated the creatures as part of their important health checks."
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False – "This school in London is doing a trial to see how it works."
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True – "The keepers treated the creatures as part of their important health checks."
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