"Parent involvement," a term researchers use to describe the interest family takes in a child's education, is of special interest to educators who encourage parents to help kids at home with homework and projects.
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"Flat feet" is a popular reference term for the medical condition describing feet with collapsed arches. Flat-footedness is caused either by the body’s inability to develop arches or by weak muscles that fail to maintain arches.
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Irregular heartbeat during exercise, known also as a heart arrhythmia, premature heart contractions or colloquially as skipping a beat, can result from a variety of causes. Some of these causes relate to permanent conditions or diseases, while others are temporary conditions.
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The Environmental Protection Agency, also known as the EPA, states that drinking water contaminants include giardia, cryptosporidium, arsenic, lead, nitrates, pesticides and radium. Bacteria and viruses also contribute significantly to water pollution, according to the EPA.
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Sodium benzoate is added to soft drinks as a preservative and a bacteria-destroying agent. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America states that significant numbers of people report allergic reactions to the compound.
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Dictionaries define "hamburger" as ground beef or a patty of ground beef. The popular usage of the word hamburger comes from the use of ground beef grilled as a patty, surrounded by a bun and served at fast-food restaurants.
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