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Neanderthals Might Have Eaten Maggot-Infested, Putrefying Meat, Explaining a Mysterious Chemical Signature in Their Remains

Unexpected chemical traces in Neanderthal remains had previously led experts to suggest our long-extinct relatives were eating more meat than humanly possible. But a study published Friday in the ...

Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots

New research highlights the prevalence of maggots as an easily obtained, nutrient-rich supplement of ancient hominin diets.
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Maggot-Infested Meals Bring $1B Construction Project to a Standstill: 'Wouldn't Feed That to My Dog'

The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) raised concerns about standards after receiving a photo of a worker's meal containing larvae "I wouldn't feed that to my dog," said ETU State organizer Robert Hill A ...
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Maggot-Infested Meals Bring $1B Construction Project to a Standstill: 'Wouldn't Feed That to My Dog'

A photo of a maggot-infested meal is raising concerns over the food given to workers on a $1 billion construction project in Australia. On Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) issued a ...