Never visit Australia: "The town, about 230 miles north of the state capital of Perth, has been under siege since February. When driving at night, residents say they can hear popping — likening it to Bubble Wrap bursting — as the car wheels crush mice on the road. Returning from vacation, residents found their beds filled with mice, according to local media. Locals say the snakes are fat from overeating."
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/world/australia/australia-mouse-plague.html