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Why do cockroaches appear to raise their back legs when they die?
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In my expert opinion, of looking at dead roaches for many..ah ...months, I have noticed that their legs curl up...it is hard to stay standing with yourself in the fetal position. I know of know other reason, it seems if you even step on them, they at least roll onto their sides.
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they're just being dramatic, not all of them do though
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They are looking to the heavens.
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they prey
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NOT WHEN THEY GET STUCK ON A STICKY TRAP!. THEY DO THAT TO GIVE OFF A FALSE DEAD LOOK TO PREY!. THATS UNITIL YOU ACTUALLY KILL THEM!. THEY PLAY DEAD!
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