Hippos in Louisiana
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Have you heard about the time someone had the bright idea of importing Hippos into South Louisiana? The thought behind it was to use these mammoth beasts in part to help control water hyacinths which were taking over our swamps. But was it such a great idea?
How many times have you had a ‘wonderful idea’ that you just knew would work? It’s one thing to try implementing something such as a new recipe or knitting project. It is something entirely different to try a huge, costly endeavor, and not do all of your research before you spend the first penny.
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