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15 Weird Foods You Won’t Believe People Actually Eat

Dried Mopane Worms Are A Treat

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We are kicking our list of weird foods in Africa. There the consumption of insects is relatively common, and a particular kind of worm called mopane is a favorite snack. These worms are caught and pinched between the fingers to kill them and squeeze out their insides. From there, the worm is left to dry and eaten as a crunchy treat later on.