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1. Spring Spaniel

Springer spaniel is a breed of dog with large ears which hang down.

2. California

California is the third largest state in the United States. It has, among the 50 states, the greatest number of national parks and national forests. Its annual farm output is greater in value than that of any other state. California has more people than any other state and more automobiles, more civil aircraft, and more students enrolled in universities and colleges.


3. 911

Nine-one-one is a three digit telephone number which can provide the American public with direct access to an emergency answering center. It is the number that has been designated for reporting an emergency and requesting assistance in many communities in the United States that have modified their existing emergency reporting systems to accommodate the number. Nine-one-one is thus intended to become a nationwide emergency telephone number, as a public service with the primary objective of preserving life and property.

 
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