12 Indestructible Facts About Cockroaches to Crawl Into Your Brain
Twelve fun facts about cockroaches next to twelve unfun pictures of cockroaches!
They Bite
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Very rarely, but add that to your list of worries.
They’re Cannibals
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Because of course they are.
They Can Survive for A Week With No Head
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They eventually die of dehydration because without a head, they can't drink water.
And A Month Without Food
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These guys are basically immune to torture, apparently.
They Can Approach 2 Miles An Hour
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You’re probably aware of how fast one can scuttle off to the worst place imaginable, but here's a quantitative top speed: 1.7 miles per hour.
They Love Beer
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Scientists will tell you it's for the sugar content. I will tell you it’s because they love to party.
You Can Train Them
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Welcome to the world’s grossest circus, where you can watch conditioned cockroaches drool at specific scents!
Their Eggs Are Extremely Tough
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They Can Hold Their Breath Underwater for 40 Minutes
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Some Can Fly
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Those of you in hotter climates probably already know this, unfortunately.
They’ve Been Around Forever
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Fossils have been found going back 350 million years, in fact.
They Love Being Touched
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Apparently, they like to feel pressure on their bodies. No deal, bud.