caterpillars

Cicadas pee stronger than humans and an STD can turn them into zombies. Are they nature’s weirdos?

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The periodical cicadas that are about to infest two parts of the United States aren’t just plentiful, they’re downright weird. These insects are the strongest urinators in the animal kingdom, with flows that put humans and elephants to shame. They have pumps in their heads that pull moisture from the roots of trees, allowing them … Read more

10 weird dishes from China and Asia: the choice is yours – spicy head of cow, roast pig eyeballs, steamed hedgehogs or octopus ice cream

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This dish involves cooking the entire head of a cow and serving it with a complex array of condiments, including as many as 15 different sauces like chilli, soy sauce and vinegar. It is also accompanied by onions. Despite its intimidating appearance, and the fact that the meat is typically torn off by hand, the … Read more