The plagues are: water turning to blood, frogs, lice, flies, livestock pestilence, boils, hail, locusts, darkness and the killing of firstborn children. The question of whether Bible stories can be linked to archaeological discoveries is one that has long fascinated scholars.

God rained hail, fire and thunder upon Egypt and the hail struck down all the crops in the fields and shattered every tree.

Exodus 14:27), the text says that God instructed Moses to stretch out his hand over the waters so that they might collapse back down upon the army. And so all the horses and men of Pharaoh’s army drowned beneath the waves (Exodus 14:30).

As described in Exodus 10:5, “And they shall cover the face of the earth, that one cannot be able to see the earth: and they shall eat the residue of that which is escaped, which remaineth unto you from the hail, and shall eat every tree which groweth for you out of the field.”

MatingThe Brood X females won’t sing in the chorus, but they have plenty of other activities to keep them occupied. DyingThe frenzy of singing, mating and egg laying will last just four to six weeks. Then the adult cicadas will die and fall to the ground, creating piles of brown carcasses underneath the trees.

Crickets are attracted to fabrics like wool, silk, cotton, and leather, especially if they are stained with food and sweat. They will feed on these fabrics which will show an unraveled appearance. Inside homes, crickets will also dine on pet food, fruit, and vegetables.

Although they can bite, it is rare for a cricket’s mouthparts to actually puncture the skin. Crickets do carry a significant number of diseases which, although having the ability to cause painful sores, are not fatal to humans.

Crickets are highly nutritious and affordable, which is why people eat them in many areas of the world. Crickets are a good source of protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and fiber and may benefit gut health.

In the wild, crickets will consume a wide-ranging diet including insect larvae, aphids, flowers, seeds, leaves, fruit, and grasses. If your feeder crickets are healthy, then they will provide your reptile with the most nutrient-dense meal possible.

Many types of insects appear on menus today. Bugs remain a traditional food in many cultures across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, DeFoliart said. In Ghana during the spring rains, winged termites are collected and fried, roasted, or made into bread. In South Africa the insects are eaten with cornmeal porridge.

• Thailand. Many Thais love snacking on grasshoppers, crickets and woodworms.
• Ghana. During the springtime, when food is scarce, Ghanaians rely on termites as their main source of protein.
• Mexico.
• China.
• Brazil.
• Australia.
• Japan.
• The Netherlands.

As far as entomologists are concerned, insects do not have pain receptors the way vertebrates do. They don’t feel ‘pain,’ but may feel irritation and probably can sense if they are damaged.

Insects and other animals might be able to feel fear similar to the way humans do, say scientists, after a study that could one day teach us about our own emotions.