Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites.

I'm Nancy Sun.

And I'm Jacob Ingram.

In today's news:

Biker pups, behemoth blueberries, and blink and you'll miss it.

Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next.

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新北市待養毛孩學當機車族

Shelter Pups Train to be Scooter Buddies

Have you ever dreamt of cruising down the road with your furry best friend, the wind blowing through your hair, and fur?

Well, buckle up because the New Taipei Animal Protection Office has a barking good idea!

Many people ride scooters (機車) in Taiwan.

Scooters are cheaper than cars.

And they are useful for short distances (短距離) and busy roads.

So the office wants to help animals get used to scooters.

This may help them get adopted.

And the animals can fit into their new owner's daily life more easily.

The office says workers at its animal shelter in Bali District are working with dogs there.

They are helping the dogs get comfortable around scooters.

They help the dogs get used to the sounds of the scooter engine.

This is so the dogs don't get scared when it goes "VROOM"!

And the workers help the dogs learn how to sit safely on a motorcycle.

They also use special equipment so the dogs can be comfy and protected.

新北市動保處教狗狗當機車族，訓練在適當防護下坐機車，熟悉搭車感覺。

They say some doggos are natural biker pups.

But some dogs get a little scared.

Just like learning tricks, some dogs get it faster than others.

But the most important thing is that they all get a chance to find a loving forever home.

And the Animal Protection Office is reminding everyone that safety comes first!

If you're taking your furry friend on a scooter ride…

Make sure they have a leash or harness to keep them secure.

動保處也請民眾載毛寶貝出門前一定要做好相關安全措施。

A happy and safe animal is the best riding buddy!

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澳洲農場種出巨無霸藍莓

Supersized Superfood: Australian Farmers Grow Giant Blueberry

Hey there fruit fans.

Buckle up for a berry good story!

Blueberries are a small round fruit.

They are dark purple or blue, with a light sweet taste.

Usually, blueberries are about the size of a marble (彈珠).

But some farmers in Australia have grown a giant blueberry that would crush them all!

This giant blueberry is bigger than a ping-pong ball (乒乓球).

It weighs 20.4 grams, which is about 10 times heavier than a regular blueberry.

This colossal blueberry didn't just magically happen.

The group of farmers have been working on this for a long time.

Blueberries are known to be good for you, full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants (抗氧化劑).

In fact, they are often called a "superfood".

And the farmers say more people are now eating blueberries as snacks.

But they say people want bigger berries.

So they developed a special kind of blueberry, called the Eterna.

They say Eterna blueberries are usually bigger than regular blueberries.

And they say Eternas are still full of blueberry flavor (味道).

The farmers thought their giant blueberry might be the biggest in the world.

They told the Guinness World Records about it.

And the Guinness World Records confirmed that it was now officially the heaviest blueberry ever recorded.

這顆藍莓獲得金氏世界紀錄認證，成為世界最大藍莓的新紀錄保持者。

For now, the farmers are keeping the giant blueberry in the freezer (冷凍庫).

And they say they are still trying to decide what to do with it.

But so far, they say they don't plan on eating this giant berry.

農場團隊說，他們都捨不得吃掉這顆藍莓，還在思考要怎麼處理它。

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So, in today's News Bites:

The New Taipei Animal Protection Office is helping the dogs learn how to sit safely on a motorcycle.

This may help them get adopted and fit into their new owner's daily life more easily.

They say some doggos are natural biker pups.

But some dogs get a little scared.

Just like learning tricks, some dogs get it faster than others.

But the most important thing is that they all get a chance to find a loving forever home.

And,

Farmers in Australia have grown a giant blueberry that's bigger than a ping-pong ball.

It weighs 20.4 grams, which is about 10 times heavier than a regular blueberry.

The Guinness World Records confirmed that it was now officially the heaviest blueberry ever recorded.

For now, the farmers are keeping the giant blueberry in the freezer.

And they say they are still trying to decide what to do with it.

But so far, they say they don't plan on eating this giant berry.

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趣味小點

Tasty Tidbit

And now for today's Tasty Tidbit…

Why do we say something is "as fast as lightning"?

Well, that's because lightning is really, really fast!

A bolt of lightning can travel at an incredible speed of about 430,000 kilometers per hour!

Just how fast is that?

It would take lightning less than one second to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung.

We wouldn't even have time to finish a blink before it's done.

And that's today's episode of News Bites!

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