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MNN.COM›Earth Matters› Wilderness & Resources 3,500-year-old tree burns to the ground 'The Senator,' a 118-foot, 3,500-year-old bald cypress tree located in Big Tree Park in Longwood, Fla., burned to the ground in a matter of hours earlier this week. Read more: FORESTS & TREES, VIDEO   Also on MNN: The world's 10 oldest living trees You might also like: Related Topics: Forests & Trees, Video Related Videos Man completes triathlon, juggling all the way Plastic bag ban is great news, says Philippe Cousteau Jr. Understanding flesh-eating bacteria Wife's strength gives man courage to wear pink tutu Comments Follow this conversation Add your comment View: All (2) Zack 02/29/2012 20:14 PM A meth addict caused the fire | Reply report this post  Enter your name 01/18/2012 11:28 AM WTF? Why would someone do this? | Reply report this post  Add your comment Sign in with one of these accounts or just add your comment below. Log in or create an account     Enter your comments E-mail: Used only for emailed comments and will not be displayed with your post Follow this conversation Notify me with an email when other people comment on this article. The posting of advertisement, profanity or personal attacks is prohibited. Click here to review our Terms of Use

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