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The Skeptics Guide #1022 - Feb 8 2025

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

CHAPTER

Urban Memory and Rat Populations

This chapter explores the challenges of memory retention in everyday life, particularly in recalling numbers like personal phone numbers. The discussion shifts to urban environments, focusing on the alarming rise in rat populations and the significant role of climate change, urbanization, and human density. It also addresses public health concerns related to rats as disease vectors and the need for improved urban pest management strategies.

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