The 'murder hornets' everyone is worried about aren't just something to be terrified of: they're also a pretty good snack.
Because the scriptwriters for this year just don't know when to stop, we've recently learned that the—an oversized stinging insect that is also known as the "murder hornet" or the "yak killer"—has been found in the United States for the first time ever. The hornets, which are native to Asia and parts of Russia, can devastate honeybee colonies, reportedly kill between 30 and 50 people every year, and can fly at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour.
But in parts of Japan where the insects are prevalent, the hornets aren't just something to be terrified of: they're also a pretty good snack., in the country's central Chūbu region, exterminators and dedicated hornet-hunters are tasked with finding and removing the insects' massive nests. Both the insects and their larvae can be pan-fried or steamed, although only the adults are cooked on skewers and served like dangerous-looking shish kebabs.
In Gifu prefecture, which is part of the Chūbu region, residents and visitors gather every year for theJeopardy!
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