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Why Flash Floods Are So Dangerous

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Both dry and over-saturated soil can contribute to flash flooding. Can anything be done to prevent them from becoming catastrophic?

10 Ways to Spot a Flood-damaged Car

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These 10 ways to spot a flood-damaged car could help you avoid making a bad vehicle purchase. Learn about 10 ways to spot a flood-damaged car.

Are there more floods now than there used to be?

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I read 'How Floods Work,' but I still have a question: Why are there so many more floods now? It seems like there are floods all the time, and it didn't used to be that way. Is it raining more?

How Sandbags Work

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There may be a time when all that stands between your home and the rising floodwaters are some sacks full of sand. Will this defense keep you safe?

Could Noah's ark really have happened?

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Is it possible that Noah's ark really existed? Find out more about Noah's ark and if a great flood was a reality.

Can I stop getting junk mail?

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To stop junk mail is a multistep process, but it can be worth the time if your mailbox is flooded with circulars and takeout menus.

Did the Bible 'Borrow' the Noah's Ark Story From the Epic of Gilgamesh?

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A story remarkably similar to the Noah's Ark flood account in Genesis was discovered in the Epic of Gilgamesh, a text 1,000 years older.

The Cozy Icelandic Christmas Tradition You'll Want to Steal

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HowStuffWorks learns about the Icelandic tradition of jólabókaflóð or the Christmas Book Flood. Iceland is the most book-loving country in the world.

How Some Cities Prepare to Withstand Climate Change

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Rising sea levels, increased flood and extreme heat are all signs of climate change. Cities are trying some innovate strategies to cope with and mitigate these events.

The Hunt for Noah's Ark Is Ongoing, Probably Futile, Always Intriguing

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What's behind the Noah myth? Could we ever find an ark? Did a great flood happen? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

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