Yes, The U.S. National Tick Collection Is A Thing That Exists. You're Welcome, World

Growing up in the woods, my siblings and I knew that we always had to check for ticks before going back inside. Having the bloodsucker attached to your body is terrifying enough, but there's also the huge risk of contracting the diseases that ticks carry around with them. I've seen quite a few of these insects in my life, but it never occurred to me that there must be people out there who love studying them.Enter the U.S. National Tick Collection. Yes, you read that right. It's a collection, and it's actually pretty fascinating. Part of the Smithsonian Institution and...

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