The farmers call it flying the seeds. In a dry spell, saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico can seep into Louisiana's aquifers.

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The ark also comes to rest on a mountaintop, the hero sends out a bird to reconnoiter the land, to find out if it's dry yet.

方舟停在山顶上,英雄派一只鸟出去查看大地的情况。

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It's very humid there, but here is very dry and...

那里很潮湿，不过这里很干燥而且……

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It's to make sure that my throat doesn't get dry.

为了让我的喉咙不至于太干。

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