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Ponce de Leon Springs flowing into Sandy Creek.   Water age testings performed by Florida State officials have determined that the water is approximately 42 hours old when it emerges from the double vortex.79

Ponce de Leon Springs, the Fountain of Eternal Youth? The Surrounding World Just Might Be!

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park is located in the northwest panhandle area of Florida, and local legend has it that this is the long-desired 'water of eternal youth'. 'Tis stated with a friendly knowing...

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It is not unusual to see an alligator in Florida fresh water. Alligators are not choosy, they may appear in back yard ponds, canals, the Florida Everglades, or the worse case scenario, a private pool.79

Florida Paradise

Ponce de Leon was searching for the fountain of youth when he landed on Florida's shore. Being impressed by the flora and fauna he named his peninsula Florida( flower). Maybe Ponce de Leon realized referring...

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Transparent Disks Of Life

I never gave those flimsy transparent disks of life that float in every sea much thought until I stood beside a giant hulk of a man, brought to his knees -- screaming over being stung by one. It was a...

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De Leon Springs State Park Florida

De Leon Springs State Park Florida, sometimes called Ponce De Leon Springs, this Orlando Florida tourist park covers 611 acres, built around a natural spring pouring out about 20 million gallons every day at a...

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Exploring Paradise at Dry Tortugas

Encompassing seven islands, Dry Tortugas is the least visited national park; however, don’t count Dry Tortugas out as a vacation option for that reason! Dry Tortugas National Park is...

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My Mother Wants To Know Why I'm Not Perez Hilton

In a tone that verged on the edge of sounding like, "Why can't you be more like your brother and take math seriously?" (This tactic was never used in my home as after all, we're Jews we have better guilt guns...

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Wag The Tail # 8- Remedies For The Potty-Mouth Dog

The Potty- Mouth Dog is one who eats and/or drinks things that humans describe as horrible; a good example of this is drinking from the toilet bowl. The last thing most humans would think of is sipping water...

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Finding the Fountain of Youth

I imagine Ponce de Leon existing in some sort of purgatory, looking outward with one hand above his brow, still searching for the Fountain of Youth. It has always been right there in front of us, but we...

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Chicago Palm Trees

Palm trees have sprouted up all over the city of Chicago, outdoors plus the Chicagoland area too. From private residences, businesses, car dealerships to restaurants and banks to the indoor domestic United...

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