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Chicago's "Rat Hole" may not actually be a rat hole at all, according to a new study. Chicago is known for deep-dish pizzas, museums, the famous statue nicknamed the Bean, and, of course, the Roscoe ...

WASHINGTON — A recent study on Chicago's 'rat hole' is putting a new twist on the viral landmark. The study, published by the Royal Society on Wednesday, suggests that the famous sidewalk hole shaped ...

Researchers think they have debunked the origin of Chicago’s so-called “rat hole,” one of the Windy City’s weirdest local landmarks. The ‘Chicago Rat Hole’ draws devoted fans bringing gifts for the ...

A great mystery may have been solved this week. The Chicago rat hole, a rodent-shaped imprint in the sidewalk in the Roscoe Village neighborhood dazzled social media back in January of 2024. Imagine a ...

Researchers think they have debunked the origin of Chicago’s so-called “rat hole,” one of the Windy City’s weirdest local landmarks. Hold on. The rat hole wasn’t what you think. It wasn’t some back ...

Few city rats have left their mark on the public consciousness — and the urban landscape — like the one responsible for the famed “Chicago rat hole.” (“Pizza Rat” is a notable exception.) But the ...