The Cheese That Bites Back


	The Cheese That Bites Back

cakebelly

1-18-2009 2:04 PM

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cakebelly says:

continued: Those who do not wish to eat live maggots place the cheese in a sealed paper bag. The maggots, starved for oxygen, writhe and jump in the bag, creating a "pitter-patter" sound. When the sounds subside, the maggots are dead and the cheese can be eaten.

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1-18-2009 3:54 PM

wiganfootie

And now i feel sick,,Thank-you,,lol sue

1-18-2009 4:56 PM

Antara

GROSS!!!!

1-18-2009 5:24 PM

chestnut501

These are the things we should consider when dealing with different cultures.

1-18-2009 5:34 PM

tanyamm

I believe it's nice that people of different cultures can get along but, there are some things I would rather they not share with me.

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