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Issue Details: First known date: 1909... 1909 The Palolo Worm of Samoa
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Becke writes of the rising of the palolo worm, occurring during the last quarter of the October moon. The worm is regarded as a delicacy and Becke describes the festivities with which the Samoan people celebrate the event, as well as the methods used to cook the worm.

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