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How Swamp Coolers Work
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If your a.c. is causing your energy bills to rise, you might want to consider an alternative — swamp coolers. Learn all about swamp coolers.
Who was the Swamp Fox?
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The Swamp Fox was a South Carolina military general named Francis Marion. Learn how the Swamp Fox's guerilla war tactics earned him that nickname.
Honey Island Swamp Monster: A Towering Cryptid Draped in Mystery
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The Honey Island Swamp Monster is a mysterious cryptid of Louisiana, described as a Bigfoot-like creature with yellow eyes and grayish brown hair.
Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow
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Rose mallows are fine wild garden flowers that bloom pink, purple, or white most of the summer. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Swamps and Wildfires: A Dangerous Combination
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A fire can burn for years, yes years, in a swamp. What's the deal?
Mokele-Mbembe: The Truth Behind Africa's Mythical River Monster
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Mokele-Mbembe is a legendary creature of African folklore that is rumored to inhabit Congo's remote swamps. Here's the story of this dinosaur-like cryptid.
The Ultimate Everglades National Park Quiz
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The Everglades National Park occupies a considerable part of southern Florida. This huge park contains a wide variety of unique habitats and residents not found anywhere else in the United States. Take this quiz to learn more about these creatures and many others.
The Manchineel, or 'Death Apple,' Is the World's Most Dangerous Tree
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Found along beaches and in the mangrove swamps of tropical climates, the fruit of the manchineel tree was called the 'little apple of death' by Spanish conquistadors.
How Wetlands Work
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Wetlands act like sponges, soaking up extra water during floods. They filter water as it runs to our rivers and streams. Find out what else wetlands do.
Ogres and Donkeys and Dragons, Oh My!: A 'Shrek' Quiz
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The "Shrek" franchise is one of the highest-grossing animated movie series ever, with the films raking in $3.5 billion worldwide. Find out how much you know about the big green ogre with a heart of gold and his friends.