flea
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“I would always use thrifted finds and flea market things in my makeovers, and people would always ask me, ‘Can you sell what you’re using?’” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Once infected, the flea spreads the disease to humans when flea feces is rubbed into cuts or scrapes on the skin or the eyes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
"The community of insects present in the stream changes as soon as the pet flea treatment chemicals are reaching toxic thresholds," Ormerod explained.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
"A lot of communities are organising flea markets," Lin, a 37-year-old shopper, told AFP.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
There had to be someone at the flea market selling them.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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