Published Nov 24, 2021
Mary Roach talks Moose Crash Test Dummies, Famous Ferrets, and Deadly Planets
Mary Roach delves into the whimsical and bizarre intersections of history, technology, and animals, uncovering the peculiar roles animals play in human environments from ferret-operated particle accelerators to moose safety measures, while also reflecting on the darkly humorous historical names of diseases and traffic safety challenges involving large animals.
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