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GATORS IN CAJUN SWAMP

Yes, there are alligators in Louisiana.  Also, Creoles, Cajuns and Acadians.   How are alligators different from crocodiles?  Snout and jawline shape, Alligators have a wider, or U-shaped snout, while crocodiles are V-shaped. When looking at an alligator, only the top teeth are visible.  Both up and down can be seen when crocodiles close their mouth, Crocodiles can grow to 19 feet long.  Alligators only to 14 feet.  In fact, according to Google AI: Saltwater crocodiles are significantly larger than any alligator species . Saltwater crocodiles can reach lengths of over 20–23 feet and weigh over 2,000 lbs, while the largest American alligators rarely exceed 15–17 feet and weigh closer to 1,000 lbs Crocodiles are lighter in color, sort of light tan or olive, compared to the black and gray alligators. Alligators are relatively more timid, and will mostly try to escape rather than attack.  But will strike back if provoked or while defending their young...
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SO HOW HAS THIS JOURNEY BEEN SO FAR?

But first: President   Donald Trump   escalated his threat to target   Iran’s infrastructure , warning a "whole civilization" will die, "never to be brought back again," if Iranian officials miss his deadline to make a deal to end the war. Emphasizing the Tuesday night deadline, Trump referred to the upcoming crossroads as “one of most important moments in the long and complex history of the world.” Speaking of the Iranian regime, he added that “47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end.” Vice President J.D. Vance, during a joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, with whom he is currently visiting,   said   the U.S. is confident it will get a response from Iran before the 8 p.m. E.T. deadline passes . However: Iran rejected a   cease-fire   draft on Monday and submitted its own counterproposal. "They made a proposal, and it's a significant proposal. It's a significant step. It's not good enough," ...

THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Maybe the Mighty Mo, for the the Missouri River, is more prominent than the Mighty Mississippi, for the Missouri is the longest river in the USA, stretching for about 2341 miles.  The Mighty Mo is also the battleship USS Missouri, where the Japanese officially signed in Tokyo Bay the ending of World War II.  This Mighty Mo is now permanently docked in Pearl Harbor, serving as a museum.  About this Mighty Mo: Commissioned in 1944, making it 84 years old. Could move at a top speed of 38 MPH. Served in WWII, Korean War and Persian Gulf War. There are nine main guns, firing 16-inch projectiles up to 24 miles, and was upgraded to Tomahawk cruise and Harpon anti-ship missiles in 1980, increasing the range to 800 miles. Decommissioned in 1992, as were all American battleships. There are still active destroyers and cruisers with a striking range of 1000 miles.  Aircraft carrier planes such as the Super Hornet, can hit a target 575 miles away, but with long-range missiles. Ca...