[okie01]

When I was in college I learned of an experiment that consisted of two groups of rats. One group was placed in a large area where each one had lots of space. They acted like normal rats. The second group was placed into a small space and were crowded tightly together. They developed violent, aggressive behavior and were not very happy rats. Country life/city life.

You omitted the reason why the experiment eventually ended. The "city rats" became homosexual and died out.

[43north]

You’re absolutely right. I’d forgotten about that. Been living in the country too long I guess...

[niteowl77]

You omitted the reason why the experiment eventually ended. The "city rats" became homosexual and died out.

Seriously? I never heard that about the "population sink" study. It sounds too much like a punchline to be true, although I wouldn't dismiss it outright.

In any event, cities are great places to visit until they become not-so-great places to visit... and they all get there eventually.

Mr. niteowl77