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$87,840

PRICE paid at auction on March 2 for a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto with an uncanny resemblance to the Pokémon character Charizard. The seller originally bought the snack in 2019 for $350.

Source: The New York Times

2.7 million

SIZE, in square feet, of Stockholm Wood City, Sweden, which will be the world’s largest city made entirely from timber. It’s set to have 2,000 new homes, 7,000 office spaces, and more by 2027.

Source: Time

14

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AGE of McKenna Whitham, who in March became the youngest player to appear in a National Women’s Soccer League regular season game. McKenna, who plays for NJ/NY Gotham FC, signed a four-year deal in July.

Source: CNN

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