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Mario, a generous peddler, finds himself in a rat-infested village and uses his resourcefulness to solve the problem, earning the gratitude of the townspeople.
  • Mario was tricked by Bianca into visiting a rat-infested town.
  • The villagers were desperate due to the rat problem.
  • Mario used two cats, Dr. Catford and Dexter, to eliminate the rats.
  • The villagers rewarded Mario with spices instead of gold.
  • Bianca's attempt to sabotage Mario backfired as he succeeded.

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Today's episode was inspired by an Italian Folktale. Follow along as Mario the peddler helps a town out with their rat problem, and his rival peddler Bianca, learns the value of selflessness.

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