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Consuming insects is already an everyday practice for two billion people worldwide, largely in the global east and south. Rearing them uses less land, energy, water and produces fewer greenhouse gases than traditional meats like chicken and beef, and more of their body is digestible (80-100 percent, compared to only 40 percent for beef).
They are also better for us: they are rich in protein, fat, and energy and can be a significant source of vitamins and minerals. But the Western world has still not embraced this wonder food.
Researchers think they know why: the 'disgust' factor. Insects are gross. The more interesting question is: given the enormous benefits, how can we convince people to get over the grossness?
The article argues that eating sushi and lobster was once considered disgusting, too.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday May 17 2019, @02:16AM (2 children)
Terrible example.
The cops went out of their way to deal with this woman in a safe manner for everyone, but:
"The daughter-in-law also said Al-Bishara has dementia and speaks Arabic."
And she walked toward the cops with the knife and wouldn't put it down despite pantomime the cop did with his own pocket knife.
What did you honestly expect them to do, let a woman who is out of it wander the neighborhood carrying a knife? That would have been irresponsible on their part. Tasering is the gentlest way of stopping her, much better than tackling an old woman.
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Friday May 17 2019, @04:35AM (1 child)
Yes. Unless she's breaking a law, it's absolutely no business of theirs. The enforcement of laws is the only authority the police have.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday May 17 2019, @01:02PM
Buzz, cops are called to deal with crazy people all the time in the interests of public safety.