Humans have been slurping them for thousands of years. We're going to take you through WHY it is that we humans love noodles so much; WHERE in the world we can eat noodles; and—I think I'll be surprised by this one—WHEN we can eat them. This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Food That Changed The World—the podcast where we dig into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.

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Batten down the hatches, Queenslanders! Tropical Cyclone Alfred is hovering off the coast, and there’s a chance it could head straight for Brisbane.

Hollywood is buzzing as the biggest night in movies—the Oscars—takes centre stage! Will The Wild Robot take home the gold for Best Animated Feature, or will another film surprise everyone?

The NRL season kicked off in the bright lights of Las Vegas, where the Raiders and Panthers scored big wins while the Warriors and Sharks missed out. Meanwhile, Australia’s Young Socceroos made history, winning their first-ever Asian Cup in a thrilling penalty shootout!

Meet Max, the koala-saving super dog! This clever pup sniffs out koala poop in NSW forests to help rangers track and protect Australia’s furry friends.

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Dr Hannah answers questions from Aussie kids in a very special Squiz Kids Q+A. She explains how to be a kind kid and a good friend, how to ask a friend if they're OK on any day of the year, and what to do if a friend tells you that they're not OK. Because, by asking, listening, encouraging action and checking in with them you could change a life. 

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It's the second biggest religion in the world, and the fastest growing... and this month, believers are observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. We'll take you through WHAT Islam is... HOW Ramadan is celebrated ... and WHY Mecca is so important.

LINKS:

Interactive map of Muslim majority countries: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/muslim-majority-countries

Interactive map of global Muslim population: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/muslim-population-by-country

BBC's Guide to the Hajj: https://video.link/w/QdVid

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A pilot flying over the Tasman Sea got a shock when he was warned mid-flight that Chinese warships below were testing weapons! While China says they followed the rules, Australia wasn’t too happy about the surprise. About 30 flights had to change course to stay safe.

Way up in the freezing Arctic, a special vault stores seeds from all over the world—just in case we ever need to regrow important crops like wheat and corn. This week, 14,000 new seeds are being added!

Scientists in India found that street dogs really, REALLY love yellow! Even when given bowls of food, they still picked the yellow ones over grey or blue.

Social media went wild claiming Girl Scout cookies are toxic—but the truth? You’d have to eat 9,000 in a day for it to be a problem! Turns out, some influencers were just trying to share their own cookie recipes.

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Cyclone Alfred is swirling over the Coral Sea and could become a powerful category-three storm. While it might stay out at sea, weather forecasters say it's unpredictable—so coastal towns are staying alert.

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It's been three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, sparking a war that continues today. People in Ukraine are standing strong, and leaders from around the world gathered in Kyiv to show support.

Move over, Inside Out 2—there’s a new box office champion! Ne Zha 2, a Chinese animated film about a boy god battling dragons, has made a whopping $1.7 billion.

A solid gold toilet was stolen from an English castle six years ago, and now the suspects are on trial! The loo has never been found—was it melted down into jewellery? Are you wearing it right now?

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Your Shortcut to... Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons

LINKS:

Cyclone Experiment - Cyclone in a bottle: https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/185919/Cyclone,-cyclone-experiment,-junior,-final.pdf

How do hurricanes form: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/hurricanes/en/

2023 Tropical Cyclone report: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/tropical-cyclones/202313

Cyclones: how they form; how they're rated; and who comes up with the names? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pWtF9cUPxM

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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Links:

Map of Qatar

Doha Skyline

Falconry in Qatar

Camel racing in Qatar

Chicken Machboos recipe

Laqaimat recipe

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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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