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A Wasp Named After a Famous Race Car Driver!
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Scientists just discovered a brand new wasp and decided to name it after F1 racing star Oscar Piastri! It turns out that famous people like actors, musicians, and athletes all over the world have had animals and insects named after them by scientists who admire them. Imagine finding out there's a creature with YOUR name living on Earth!
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Newsround (BBC)
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