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“Our houses are hosts to these creatures which are ultra-tiny (so small they were only first discovered in 1965) which live in human carpets, in our beds, on our food, floating in the air, in fact, they are omnipresent.”

Quote by David Bodanis

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David Bodanis is a British writer known for his in-depth research and diverse writing style. His works span across various fields such as science, history, and philosophy, and have been well-received by readers. more

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