There's one thing that I hate about summer...BUGS. Specifically mosquitoes.
. The days are long, the nights are magical , and most importantly, the weather is warm. But there is one thing that I hate about summer…BUGS. Specifically mosquitoes.
The first factor is your blood type. Mosquitoes are flying bloodsuckers so this makes sense. Interestingly, a Another fun fact? Apparently, most people secrete a chemical that signals our blood type. So basically for those with the secretion, your body is throwing up a bat signal, telling the mosquitoes where to come and find your ass. And find your ass they do. Eighty-three percent of those with Type O blood who secrete the chemical became a helipad for landing mosquitoes.
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