Though no volunteer was actually bitten, because the vigilance of the watching researcher meant the insects were removed when they extended their probosces prior to biting, bugs on hairy skin took about a fifth longer than those on shaved skin to attempt to bite their hosts.

ECONOMIST: Body hair

Praying mantids, similar to several other insects, have compound eyes that create the illusion of pupils watching me as I move.

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