Cockroach Superpowers

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Cockroaches? Should they be the National Bug of the United States?

Have you ever gone down into your basement or somewhere really dark and dirty like the sewers? If you have well you’ve probably seen a Cockroach before, these incredible insects have extraordinary “superpowers” and they set a good example for us. We might not notice it but they too have to survive and being able to adapt to things easily and being tough helps them to survive, this is why Cockroaches should be the national bug of the United States. A Cockroach’s superpowers include, flight, shape shifting allowing them to flatten out and squeeze through tiny spaces, toughness, adaptability, and speed. However, what makes a Cockroach a good role model for us is their toughness

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