“The brown rat, also known as ratus nervegicus, is one of…” — Freakonomics Radio at 55:48
“The brown rat, also known as ratus nervegicus, is one of the most reviled animals in the world. Why? Rats are known for their ability to exploit and thrive where humans are densest. It doesn't help that they supposedly killed off half of Europe in the Black Death, so most people respond to rats with disgust, fear…”
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