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622. Why Does Everyone Hate Rats?

Feb 14, 2025 · 00:41:23
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  • Rats are called 'public enemy number one' in NYC.
  • Historical claims about rats causing the Black Death are disputed.
  • The episode questions if rats are scapegoats and what it says about us.

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