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Aug 2018
57m 15s

543. Britain's First Insect Restaurant O...

Luke Thompson
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Talking about the creepy subject of eating insects, which might be the solution to many of the problems that humans face as a species. This episode includes discussion of eating habits, environmental issues and some insect-related idioms and expressions. Transcripts and vocabulary lists available. Bon appetit!

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