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An earlier version of this article stated, "Alien invasion fleet" rather than, "Meng Liberation." We regret the error.
An earlier version of this article stated, "Occupation" rather than, "Partnership." We regret the error.
An earlier version of this article stated, "Eye socket parasite" rather than "Companion." We regret the error.
An earlier version of this article stated, "Stimulates pleasure/pain centers in the brain to control behavior" rather than, "Helpful guidance."
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We regret the error.
An earlier version of this article stated, "Slaves" rather than, "Volunteers." We regret the error.
An earlier version of this article stated, "Forced breeding camps" rather than, "Hybrid birthing centers." We regret the error.
An earlier version of this article stated, "Eventual extinction" rather than, "Next stage of evolution." We regret the error.
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This story was first published on Thursday, October 8th, 2020
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