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Why is Japan's Aokigahara Forest Called the 'Suicide Forest'?

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The dense Aokigahara Forest has acquired another name, the "suicide forest." Why has it acquired that reputation and what is being done about it?

The Rendlesham Forest Incident

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In the Rendlesham Forest incident, triangular UFOs appeared in England and landed on multiple nights. Several groups of witness and investigators observed the glowing objects flying about. Learn more about the Rendlesham Forest incident.

Inside LA's Forest Lawn, Where the Biggest Celebrities Rest in Peace

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Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in LA is much more than a cemetery for the famous. It also boasts gardens, churches, a huge mausoleum and an art museum.

How Does a Forest Fire Benefit Living Things?

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Forest-fire prevention has been a touchstone of American consciousness since the creation of Smokey the Bear in the 1940s. But now, environmental experts believe that some amount of fire is good for the forest too.

Norwegian Forest Cat vs. Maine Coon: A Battle of Seriously Big Cats

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The Maine Coon and the Norwegian Forest are both plus-size breeds of cat, but what are the differences between these feline behemoths?

Walk Through an Enchanted Forest and We'll Guess What Mythical Creature Lies Within You!

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Imagine waking up in a magical land that is surrounded by mysterious creatures, vivid colors and dark forks in the road. The only problem is that dream has become a reality, and you'll have to escape using your inner mythical creature!

Shinrin-yoku: The Soothing Practice of Forest Bathing

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Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is all about slowing down and "bathing" yourself in the beauty of nature, which leads to psycho-emotional healing and stress reduction.

The Bengal Tiger Lives in Swamps, Forest and Grasslands

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The Bengal tiger is one of the biggest wild cats on the planet. It's also a popular tiger in pop culture. Shere Khan from "The Jungle Book," Rajah as Jasmine's pet tiger in "Aladdin" and Richard Parker from "Life of Pi" — they're all Bengal tigers!

How Mangrove Forests Are Great for the Planet

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Mangroves provide a habitat for wildlife such as fish, birds, deer and insects. They also stabilize shorelines, protect against storm surges and improve water quality. What's not to love?

How Wildfires Work

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Wildfires burn about five million acres in the U.S. every year. Learn about the causes of wildfires, how wildfires behave and how firefighters fight them.

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