But when it comes to versatility, nothing beats the fried wax worm (a type of caterpillar), which can be used in salty, spicy, and sweet dishes.

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Holt, whose great-grandfather invented the first track-type tractor (which led to the formation of Caterpillar), came to the rescue in 1996.

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Holt, whose great-grandfather invented the first track-type tractor (which led to the formation of Caterpillar (nyse: CAT - news - people )), came to the rescue in 1996.

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