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Mysterious mummies and flight frustration

November 1, 2026 · 9 min

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Australia has a brand-new airport and it's already causing commotion...

Plus, some ancient Egyptian artefacts are being removed from displays overseas, I wonder why?

Shall we find out together?

Quiz Questions

  1. 1.Where was the person in the story trying to fly to when they accidentally ended up in Western Sydney?
  2. 2.What's being taken off display at some museums in Scotland?
  3. 3.What's the name of the chaotic seal? Hint: It's a rhyming name.

Answers

  1. 1.Western Australia
  2. 2.Mummies!
  3. 3.Neil the Seal!

News Noodler, a question to ponder by yourself or with others.

What do you think of the mummies being removed from display? Can you see the arguments on both sides of the story?

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