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The Can of Worms was a troublesome highway interchange on Rochester's east side that was so notorious it had its own nickname. Interstates 490 and 590 converged at the Can in a crisscross pattern.

You can, however, get worms from dogs. Worms attack humans and dogs, so if you’re not careful, you may contract one from your pet. Catching worms from dogs is just like getting a cough.

The Can of Worms was a troublesome highway interchange on Rochester's east side that was so notorious it had its own nickname. Interstates 490 and 590 converged at the Can in a crisscross pattern.

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