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American Hippo Ranchers, Peacock Vasectomies, Leave Einstein Alone

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

CHAPTER

The Hypothetical American Hippo Population and the Peacock Problem

A discussion on a hypothetical scenario where a single vote could have resulted in an American hippo population. The chapter also explores the ecological consequences of introducing hippos to Florida as a solution to the peacock problem.

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