# Why Do Mosquitoes Bite You And Not Your Friend?

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Podcast: [The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bridge-with-peter-mansbridge-1185022)
Published: 2026-05-27T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.thepetermansbridge.ca
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## Resource

It's a Wednesday End Bits Special, and that means some news you can use. Especially as we all get ready for summer, this little nugget about mosquitoes is worth a listen. Also, do you really need to drink eight glasses of water every day? And a lot more.

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