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How To Protect Yourself From Ticks

FYI: Dog ticks survive by feeding on people and animals but can live up to two years without a host body Ticks can be infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites that can cause illnesses in humans. Some of the most common tick-borne illnesses in North America include: Lyme disease, babesiosis (pronounced “buh-BEE-zee-oh-sis”), ehrlichiosis (“err-lik-ee-OH-sis”), Rocky …

Spiders Could Theoretically Eat Every Human On Earth

Spiders could theoretically eat every human on Earth and still be hungry. In a year, spiders can consume between 400 million and 800 million tons of insects and other small animals like frogs and birds. According to the Washington Post, the total biomass of humans on Earth is estimated to be just over 350 million …