They say cockroaches survived the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; Can the small insect survive a nuclear blast? The truth behind one of science's biggest myths

Cockroaches are not indestructible and cannot survive nuclear explosions. Their cells divide less frequently, making them more radiation resistant than humans. While some can survive fallout, they would not be the sole survivors of a nuclear war. Cockroaches can also live for weeks without their heads due to unique breathing and circulatory systems.

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