Short Stuff: Bedbugs

Short Stuff: Bedbugs

We eradicated bedbugs so thoroughly in the 50s that generations who came later suspected they weren’t anymore real than jackalopes and snipes. But since we banned DDT, the pesticide that kills bedbugs best, they’re back again. And they’re terrible.

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Can People Really Get Hysterical Strength?

Can People Really Get Hysterical Strength?

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How Antibacterial Soap Works

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Does Gum Stay in your Stomach for Seven Years?

Does Gum Stay in your Stomach for Seven Years?

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Are Dogs Really Man's Best Friend?

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