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Some insects are unhealthy to eat

Many insects make a decent meal, but some of the pests which can be found in food can lead to disgust or even be directly unhealthy when eaten in bigger amounts. A research study with 60 volunteers eating a live maggot, 50 of them experienced sickness afterwards. However, it did not lead to sickness when […]

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