Escape artists should learn from bacteria
Published: 09 September, 2009, 13:29
Edited: 14 October, 2009, 11:00
Harry Houdini would be ashamed of his poor skills compared to what bacteria can do to squeeze through the smallest spaces.
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Published: 09 September, 2009, 13:29
Edited: 14 October, 2009, 11:00
Harry Houdini would be ashamed of his poor skills compared to what bacteria can do to squeeze through the smallest spaces.