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Fun Facts

Did you know?
There are 3000 species of earthworms living on the planet.
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Discovery Sleepovers

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Organising your next group
sleepover is no longer a nightmare
... Come and camp-out at Discovery!
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Curious Kids 2012

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You're never to young to learn about
science! If you're aged 3-5 come on a 
fun-filled science adventure with us!
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