Ah, rats! Researchers say some other critter likely created Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ sidewalk landmark

Researchers think they have debunked the origin of Chicago’s so-called “rat hole,” one of the Windy City’s weirdest local landmarks.

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CNNLean Left· 349d ago

Ah, rats! Researchers say some other critter likely created Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ sidewalk landmark

Seattle TimesLean Left· 349d ago

Ah, rats! Researchers say some other critter likely created Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ sidewalk landmark

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 350d ago

Ah, rats! Researchers say some other critter likely created Chicago's 'rat hole' sidewalk landmark

NBC NewsLean Left· 349d ago

Chicago's 'rat hole' sidewalk landmark was likely made by a squirrel or muskrat, researchers say

CNNLean Left· 349d ago

Mistaken rodent identity: The ‘Chicago Rat Hole’ wasn’t made by a rat

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The HillCenter· 349d ago

‘Chicago Rat Hole’ is not imprint of rat, study suggests

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· 350d ago

Chicago's viral 'rat hole' wasn't a rat after all, study suggests

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ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 350d ago

Study claims to solve mystery behind infamous 'Chicago Rat Hole'

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· 350d ago

Study claims to solve mystery behind infamous 'Chicago Rat Hole'

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 350d ago

Study claims to solve mystery behind infamous 'Chicago Rat Hole'

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 350d ago

What animal actually made Chicago's famous 'rat hole'? Scientists believe they found out

Science NewsCenter· 350d ago

The viral Chicago ‘Rat Hole’ almost certainly wasn't made by a rat

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New York PostLean Right· 349d ago

Chicago’s infamous ‘rat hole’ likely caused from another critter, researchers say

MyNorthwestLean Right· 350d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Ah, rats! Researchers say some other critter likely created Chicago's 'rat hole' sidewalk landmark

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The GuardianLean Left· 350d ago

Chicago ‘Splatatouille’ was probably a squirrel, say researchers

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