The Onion satirizes tick myths with absurd humor
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The Onion Staff
Summary
A satirical article from The Onion that humorously debunks common myths about ticks, using absurd and comedic "facts" to parody typical myth-busting content. It contrasts real information (like the CDC's estimate of 31 million tick bites annually) with ridiculous claims, such as the "Northern Deviously Clever Tick Who Covets Your Family Fortune."
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MYTH: You can easily feel a tick bite. FACT: You didn't notice that popcorn kernel in your teeth for a whole day.
MYTH: Only deer ticks are dangerous. FACT: By far the most dangerous species of tick is the Northern Deviously Clever Tick Who Covets Your Family Fortune.
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