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What was the California Gold Rush?

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A period in the mid-1800s when thousands of people moved to California after gold was discovered, hoping to get rich.

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How long did the California Gold Rush last?

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The Gold Rush lasted for 7 years.

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What is malaria?

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A disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

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How is malaria transmitted?

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Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes.

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What is a meteoroid?

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A small rocky or metallic body in outer space, smaller than an asteroid.

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Do meteoroids orbit the sun?

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Yes, meteoroids orbit the sun.

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What are asteroids?

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Large objects made of rock and metal that orbit the sun.

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What is the significance of insecticide-treated mosquito nets?

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They help reduce the transmission of malaria by protecting people from mosquito bites.

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What does it mean if shoes are 'crooked'?

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It refers to shoes that are designed for a specific foot, unlike the single shape shoes used before the 1800s.

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Why did people laugh at right and left shoes before the 1800s?

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They were used to a single shape shoe and thought the idea of different shoes for each foot was silly.