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At the bottom of some mezcal bottles sits one of the most recognizable curiosities in the world of spirits: a pale, curled "worm" preserved in alcohol. It has helped give mezcal an air of mystery for decades, but scientists have now shown that this famous bottle stowaway is not a worm at all.
Mezcal is a distilled drink made from agave, the same plant group used to produce tequila. Most bottles are sold without anything added, but a small number contain larvae...
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