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Ways to feel better when sad: exercise, talk to a friend, write feelings, note good things, help others, act happy.

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There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

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Floods can cause tremendous damage, ruining houses, roads, and buildings, taking down trees, causing mudslides, and leaving debris. Cleanup can take months.

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Floods can cause a lot of damage.

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The Earth's surface is constantly changing due to earthquakes, floods, and volcanoes, causing visible and invisible changes.

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The Earth's surface is always changing.

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Scientists measure earthquake intensity using the Richter scale, which compares earthquake strength. Earthquakes below 2.0 are usually not felt, while those over 5.0 can cause damage. A magnitude 7.0 is major and causes tremendous damage.

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Scientists can measure the intensity of an earthquake.

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The piano is a popular musical instrument classified as both a string and percussion instrument due to its sound production and playing method.

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The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

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Irish immigration to the U.S. began in the 17th century, with 200,000 arriving by the 18th century. Numbers surged to nearly 2 million from 1820-1850, mainly due to the potato famine (1845-1852). Over 36 million Americans today claim Irish ancestry.

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The Irish came in large numbers to the U.S.

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Amendments to the U.S. Constitution have expanded voting rights.

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The Constitution has been amended several times to grant more citizens the right to vote.

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Soccer, known as football in some countries, is played in over 200 countries by more than 250 million people. It has been part of the Olympics since 1900, except for a few years.

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Soccer is a worldwide sport.

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U.S. Constitution amendments expanded voting rights: 15th (1870) for former slaves, 19th (1920) for women, 26th (1971) for those 18+.

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Amendments granted more citizens the right to vote.

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Taste buds are found on the tongue, roof of the mouth, and back of the throat.

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Where taste buds are found