A viral internet sensation, the "Chicago Rat Hole," has been scientifically identified as a squirrel imprint, not a rat's. Researchers analyzed detailed measurements from photographs, comparing them ...

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A viral video of Emirates Airlines staff chasing a rat on the runway sparks laughter and memes across social media. Watch the ...

An imprint along a Chicago street that many believe to be a rat has sparked viral social media attention and even become a tourist attraction. But it turns out, it may not even be a rat at all.

A decades-old hole in the sidewalk has recently drawn millions of views online and inspired Chicagoans to visit and even make offerings. No one knows where it came from. By Emily Schmall Reporting ...