mpound@joplinglobe.com “I personally see no significant difference between a lobster and, say, a giant Madagascar hissing cockroach, which is a type of cockroach that grows to approximately the size ...

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Lobster's transformation from a lowly "sea cockroach" to a symbol of luxury is a tale of shifting perceptions and savvy marketing. Once abundant and fed to prisoners and servants, lobster gained elite ...