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Threads of God
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Threads of God

To eat the world's rarest pasta, you must first complete a 20-mile pilgrimage.
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Fried Onion Burgers
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Fried Onion Burgers

A Depression-era patty filler paved the way for an Oklahoma favorite.
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Salt-Rising Bread
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Salt-Rising Bread

Bacteria that cause gangrene are the magic ingredient in this cheese-scented loaf.
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Limburger Sandwich
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Limburger Sandwich

The stinky, simple classic is still served at select Wisconsin taverns.
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Jeppson's Malört
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Jeppson's Malört

One of the world's least-loved liquors calls Chicago home.
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Gym Shoe Sandwich
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Gym Shoe Sandwich

The South Side favorite is a cross between a meat-lover's sub and a gyro.
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Eight Treasure Rice Pudding
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Eight Treasure Rice Pudding

The treasures are colorful fruits and nuts.
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Russian Napoleon Cake
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Russian Napoleon Cake

This traditional dessert commemorates the country's sweet taste of victory over the French emperor in 1812.
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Fresh Duck Blood Salad
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Fresh Duck Blood Salad

In this Laotian specialty, a medley of herbs, chilis, and peanuts swims in a sanguine dressing.
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Persian Ice Cream Sandwich
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Persian Ice Cream Sandwich

Saffron, rose water, and pistachios combine in a fragrant, sweet-savory treat.
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Gyuma
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Gyuma

In Tibet, blood sausage is the byproduct of bloodletting yaks for healing purposes.
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Rompope
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Rompope

Not even the 17th-century nuns behind this Mexican eggnog could resist drinking it.
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Cou Cou and Flying Fish
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Cou Cou and Flying Fish

When half of Barbados’s national dish migrated across maritime borders, drama ensued.
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Kohuke
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Kohuke

Chocolate-covered cheese curds make sweet Estonian energy bars.
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Singapore Ice Cream Sandwich
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Singapore Ice Cream Sandwich

Take the name of this street treat literally.
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Puto Bumbong
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Puto Bumbong

During Christmastime in the Philippines, purple reigns with this colorful sticky rice snack.
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Pan de Jamón
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Pan de Jamón

In Venezuela, traditional Christmas bread marries ham, raisins, and olives.
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Rolex
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Rolex

Say “roll eggs” super fast in Uganda and you'll receive something far tastier than a luxury watch.
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Dancing Shrimp
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Dancing Shrimp

Thai street vendors serve this spicy seafood while it's still moving.
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Cherni Vit Green Cheese
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Cherni Vit Green Cheese

A small village in Bulgaria is working to revive its nearly extinct moldy cheese.
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Uierboord
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Uierboord

Cow udder is enjoying a resurgence as a sandwich filler in Rotterdam.
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Flora-Bama Mullet Toss
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Flora-Bama Mullet Toss

Every April, contestants fling a dead fish over the Florida-Alabama state line for charity.
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Dorilocos
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Dorilocos

At last, a street snack that brings together Doritos, veggies, pickled pig skin, and gummies.
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Tanjia
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Tanjia

This meat dish slow-cooks in the embers that heat Moroccan bathhouses.
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