Summary: Bill Schutt says no one from his childhood is surprised to find out he’s been studying cannibalism—after all, he was into vampire bats as a kid. For <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1616204621/?tag=slatmaga-20">his new book</a>, he’s investigated the (natural) history of people eating one another and why it’s only been taboo in some countries, like China, for a short time. <br><br>In the Spiel, how we talk about domestic terrorism. <br>Join <strong>Slate Plus</strong>! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at <a href="http://www.slate.com/gistplus">slate.com/gistplus</a>.
