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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee is about to glisten and gleam in one of nature s most enchanting phenomena: a synchronous firefly spectacle.For just a short time each spring, thousands of fireflies put on a dazzling display of synchronized flashing, creating a breathtaking light show that s a magical experience f
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