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Cockroaches cannot "survive a nuclear blast." That is absurd. There is a truth behind the idea, though, which is that insects like cockroaches will probably continue to thrive on Earth after politics and our insatiable, filthy economy have made the place uninhabitable for humans.

Unfortunately, what is meant by this whole idea is the fact that genes in cockroaches are actually divide at a much slower rate. This allows for any mutations to be corrected within a reasonable timeframe before this replication continues. The fact is that although cockroaches are more resistant to radiation poisoning, out of bugs in general, the cockroach would be most likely one of the first to go.

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Q: If cockroaches can survive a nuclear blast why do you bother trying to rid your homes of them?
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