ELI5: cockroach

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March 29, 2026

// explanation

// eli5Cockroaches are insects that have been around for a very long time and are really good at surviving. They're like the tough bugs that don't break easily - they can live without their head for a while because they breathe through holes in their body, not through their mouth like we do [8]. They don't have special tools like other bugs do (like straws for drinking), so they eat lots of different things [1]. That's why they're hard to get rid of if they get into your house [6].

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[1]Cockroach - Wikipedia

Cockroaches are somewhat generalized insects lacking special adaptations (such as the sucking mouthparts of aphids and other true bugs)

[2]Humane Cockroach Control - PETA

Oct 9, 2008 ... While you certainly don't want your living space to turn into a cockroach haven, there are humane and affordable methods for discouraging ...

[3]Why I joined Cockroach Labs (and why I've stayed)

Sep 9, 2022 ... This blog post describes the career journey of Engineering Manager Rebecca Taft - from MIT to Cockroach Labs.

[4]What do you think Lalo's plan was before seeing the cockroach?

May 25, 2022 ... I think his plan was to attack the laundry but then he sees the cockroach which makes him think of Saul which makes him change his mind.

[5]CockroachDB | Distributed SQL for always-on customer experiences

... Cockroach University · Database Comparisons · Guides · Product Demos. Company. About · Careers · Contact Us · Legal Notices · News / Press · Partners · Privacy ...

[6]Why are cockroaches so hard to kill? - Ameya Gondhalekarvideo

Video by TED-Ed

[7]For Your Consideration: The Incredible… Roach!video

Video by PBS Terra

[8]How Cockroaches Live Without Their Head 😯video

Video by Zack D. Films

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