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WorldPingWhat happened
Millions of people worldwide watched as the Sydney Olympics came to a close in 2000.
Meanwhile, thousands of bogong moths (Agrotis infusa) were airborne, making their annual migration to the Australian Alps.
Key facts
- Millions of people worldwide watched as the Sydney Olympics came to a close in 2000.
- Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:20:06 UTC.
Why it matters
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Sources
The original report was published by Phys.org. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.
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