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Feb/Mar 2012

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Which athlete never gets cold? A long jumper – LYDIA GALORIO, 11, Somerville Intermediate School, Auckland What did the frog order at the drink counter? A croak – ELLA KIRBY, 10, Kenakena School, Paraparaumu Kashin tip: The start of the school year is a great time to think about where you choose to sit in class. It's amazing how much difference it makes. Is it easy to see the board? Can you hear what's going on? Are you easily distracted by the people around you? Take the time to choose a smart seat this year and remember you can always ask for help if you have trouble paying attention in class. ASB Bank Limited. And the winner of the high jump is... Fleas can jump 130 times higher than their own height. In human terms, this is equal to a 6-foot tall person jumping 780 ft. into the air. Woah. If a cow turns around 90 degrees clockwise, which way would its tail be facing? Towards the ground – ELLA PATERSON, 11, Woodend Primary School, Kaiapoi Knock, knock. Who's there? Butcher. Butcher who? Butcher arms around me! – ANDRE McKAY, 9, Point View School, Auckland What's worse than finding a slug in your sandwich? Finding half a slug – CHARLOTTE PETERS, 11, Wanganui Intermediate School What did the Olympic sneezing champion win? A cold medal – DION SCHWEIKL, 9, St Patrick's School, Christchurch Spot the Difference There are 12 differences between these two pics! Can you find them? What is a tiger's favourite colour? Grrrreen – CALEB BARTLETT, 10, Newlands School, Wellington www.upstartmag.co.nz 59 Answers on page 60. Illustration: GRANT BROWN

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