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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Benin

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Ganvie Lake Village

Africa's Venice on stilts.

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The Temple of Pythons

Dozens of snakes are housed and worshipped within the walls of this Vodun temple.

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Miracle Berries

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Miracle Berries

When life gives you lemons, this tropical fruit makes 'em taste like lemonade.

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Tchoukoutou

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Tchoukoutou

In Togolese markets, locals socialize over gourds of this sweet-and-sour sorghum beer.

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