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Special, unusual or exciting things, events and people

novelty

noun

something new and unusual

curiosity

noun

something unusual and interesting

happening

noun

an event that is unusual or important

spectacle

noun

an unusual, exciting, or impressive event or sight

exception

noun

someone or something that is different in some way from other people or things and so cannot be included in a general statement

occasion

noun

a special or important time or event

stroke

noun

an unexpected but important event or action

paradox

noun

a person, thing, or situation that is strange because they have features or qualities that do not normally exist together

aberration

noun

something that is not normal or not what you would usually expect

number

noun

someone or something that is unusual or attractive

charticle

a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text

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a part of an atom that moves around the nucleus (=centre) and has a negative electrical charge

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never event

an event that should never occur in a healthcare setting …

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