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Millions Live in Nuclear Bunkers

Underneath the streets of Beijing, there are over a million people who live in nuclear bunkers. The Underground City is a Cold War era bomb shelter consisting of a network of tunnels located beneath Beijing, China. It has also been referred to as the Underground Great Wall since it was built for the purpose of military defense.

Mosquitos Are Attracted To People Who Just Ate Bananas

A study published in 2018 found that mosquitoes were also drawn to people after they consumed bananas. That study tested people who ate bananas and grapes. It found the mosquitoes were more attracted to people who ate bananas, rather than those who consumed grapes.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.