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What Is a Flood and Why Is the Surge of Water So Dangerous?

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Flooding has claimed more lives than any other natural disaster. Find out how a gentle stream becomes a raging torrent.

The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?

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Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?

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?

Can You Identify These Land Animals While They're Swimming?

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Humans live on land, and we love nothing more than a day at the beach. Why would it be any different for land animals? Doggie paddle your way through these photos of animals taking the plunge, and see if you can identify all of them!

Is there a way to keep floodwaters out of my house?

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Floodwaters can do significant damage to a home. Learn how to keep floodwaters out of the house in case of disaster.

How does where you live affect your auto insurance rate?

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How does where you live affect your auto insurance rate? Learn about how your neighborhood can impact your car insurance.

The Watery World of the Monster Anaconda

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HowStuffWorks gets to know the anaconda, the largest snake in the world.

All About the Audubon Society Fund

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The Audubon Society was founded to promote legislation that protects birds, wildlife and the ecosystems that support them. Learn about the Audubon Society.

Can You Name the Landform From a Definition?

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From mountains to battures, hoodoos to plains, our planet is covered in landforms of all types. How well do you know them? Start taking this quiz to find out!

How Real Estate Property Taxes Work

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Real estate property taxes are what homeowners pay for the privilege of owning real estate. Learn more about how property taxes work at HowStuffWorks.

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