Fred Rhyme Is Mayor Of 'Worm City'

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 01/01/2010 - 5:00am

To most people they're just creepy, crawly and squiggly things but bugs and worms have been very good to 84-year-old Fred Rhyme.

He founded Rainbow Mealworms more than 50 years ago in Compton, California. Today it's a multi-million dollar operation.

A hand-painted sign welcomes newcomers to Worm City.

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