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Gold rush

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People find gold in the ground.

Wooden gold sluice in California between 1890 and 1915..jpg
Wooden gold sluice in California between 1890 and 1915..jpg
Many people travel far to find it. They want to be rich. They work hard in the dirt. Some people find a lot of gold. Others do not. It is a big adventure. Have you ever found a treasure?

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