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Why Eat Bugs?

  • June 9, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Eating insects may sound gross, but it’s common in many parts of the world to consume ants, grasshoppers, beetles, and other bugs. Insects contain lots of protein and can be fried, roasted, or cooked in stews. Sometimes they’re crunchy!

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