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Your dislike of eating bugs may be 9,000 years old

Isn't it fascinating that our aversion to eating insects might be rooted in history? Researchers have discovered that this dislike could date back around 9,000 years, linked to our evolutionary past. While many cultures embrace insects as a food source, Western societies still hesitate, and this study sheds light on why. By examining ancient dental tartar, scientists found that Neanderthals enjoyed insects much more than modern humans, revealing a complex relationship with these critters that goes way back.
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