We've been trying to wean ourselves off of eating worms ever since we saw a terrifying documentary about the subject, but it seems that many New Yorkers have been turning to the squirmy invertebrates as an amorous remedy. "Himalayan Viagra," aka "yarsagumba" or "dong chong xia cao," is being sought out by older men to jumpstart their love lives—the dried dead bodies of the worm can be brewed into an anti-impotence tea. And you know it's gotta work if people are shelling out serious bones to get it. more ›

Children of Smithtown, Long Island have been deprived of a crucial childhood pastime: Dirt digging for worms. That is, until now. The town will hold a public hearing on repealing a law that dates back all the way to the 1930's which prohibits children under the age of 16 from, you got it, worm digging. But don't think adults have gotten away with the outlawed pleasure without paying a price. Even adult worm digging requires a permit in Smithtown. The law was initially instated in order to prevent out of town fishermen digging for worms to use as fish bait. more ›

Finish your lunch before reading further; Eater has received a nauseating email from a diner who found a little something extra in her bowl of grits at Tribeca's Kitchenette: "Halfway through my friend's grits, she noticed a worm on her spoon. When we combed through the bowl, however, we found that the entire portion was filled with worms and larvae. It was atrocious." Wait, it gets better – the server offered to bring them a new bowl of grits (which they declined) but still charged them! (Understandable; in some places they charge extra.) "We asked our server if there was anything that could be done. He said he would have to speak with his manager. When she came over, she said the following, 'Look, this is just what happens with grits or any bag of meal or oats. I eat this stuff all the time, and this is just what happens. It's not like it's going to kill you.'" Kitchenette: Not Killing Customers for 15 years! (Reached by phone, the manager said she had not heard about the incident.) more ›