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A Billionaire Is Fueling a Rat Explosion in a Chicago Park in the Stupidest Way Possible

Undeterred by fines and warnings, 94-year-old electronics billionaire Barre Seid has been accused of creating a “public health hazard” by paying henchmen to feed park animals en masse.

Tarun Mottlia

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A Billionaire Is Fueling a Rat Explosion in a Chicago Park in the Stupidest Way Possible
Image: Like most cities, Chicago has been dealing with rat infestations for generations, as this warning to residents of its Pilsen neighborhood explained in 2010. Credit: David Hilowitz via Flickr, CC 2.0

There’s probably nothing about city life more stereotypically wholesome than the sight of an elderly patron snug on a public park bench feeding the birds (or maybe even some squirrels). So, prepare to be amazed by the corrupting power of billionaire wealth to pervert this classic retirement hobby.

Local officials in Chicago’s 43rd Ward have accused 94-year-old electronics billionaire Barre Seid of creating a “public health hazard” by hiring goons to “place nuts, seeds and other foods” around his home…

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