Insects (the original white meat)


	Insects (the original white meat)

wildcat

5-27-2008 5:49 AM

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food habits, insects, white meat

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5-27-2008 11:59 AM

arifsali

In the industrialized world, most people find the idea of eating insects repugnant.

Huh?? I thought I saw Americans eat insects in those NBC shows not too long ago, I thought they liked eating insects.

5-28-2008 12:07 PM

boniface

They're better than Soylent Green. Mmm, soylent green.

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