The periodical cicadas that have blanketed parts of the American Midwest this spring are strange creatures, but they have nothing on some of their superfans.


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The periodical cicadas that have blanketed parts of the American Midwest this spring are strange creatures, but they have nothing on some of their superfans.{ai:summary}<p>Midwest overrun by periodical cicadas, bizarre superfans obsessed. Unravel the mystery. #society</p>

Cicada superfans eat the bugs, use them in art and even striptease

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