April 20, 2024
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City Rats and Sexism

Gene Glotzer014 mins

There are rats in New York City.  That probably doesn’t surprise anyone.  In fact, there are lots and lots of rats.  Estimates range from 2-10 million rats.  Even on the low end, 2 million rats is a lot of rats.  There are also people in New York City.  This, again, probably doesn’t surprise anyone.  In…

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In Praise of Rodents

Gene Glotzer02 mins

Rodents have a bad rap and it’s totally undeserved.  When people think of rodents, they always think of mice and rats.  In fact, there are tons of rodents.  According to Wikipedia, 40% of all mammals are rodents.  Most of them, even the mice and rats, are really extraordinary creatures.  Beavers are rodents.  They can cut…

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