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Raindrop Cake
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Raindrop Cake

The beautiful dessert evaporates in 20 minutes.
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Morir Soñando
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Morir Soñando

“To die dreaming” tastes like an orange creamsicle.
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Bitter Melon
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Bitter Melon

This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.
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Almojábano
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Almojábano

The most venerated cheese curl in the world. 
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Lúcuma
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Lúcuma

This butterscotch-flavored fruit has a way with desserts.
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Kitfo
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Kitfo

A melt-in-your-mouth mixture of raw beef, butter, and spices.
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Coco de Mer
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Coco de Mer

A delicious fruit with a suggestively-shaped seed.
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Ruby Chocolate
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Ruby Chocolate

The sweet is naturally a bubblegum shade of pink.
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Vigorón
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Vigorón

The signature dish of “the Crazy Woman” and the city of Granada.
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Three Big Cannons
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Three Big Cannons

Chengdu's loudest street snack is much less dangerous than its name suggests.
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Taiwanese Ice Cream Burrito
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Taiwanese Ice Cream Burrito

The deceptive, sweet-and-savory snack of Taipei's night markets.
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Cheese Zombies
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Cheese Zombies

The Yakima Valley's beloved school lunch takes grilled cheese to the next level.
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Marsh Samphire
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Marsh Samphire

The briny “asparagus of the sea” grows along coasts around the world.
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Lambanóg
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Lambanóg

We can thank coconuts for this lesser-known tropical moonshine.
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Kartoshka
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Kartoshka

Soviet cafeterias whipped up this chocolate “potato” to use leftovers.
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Bakeapple
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Bakeapple

Almost every Newfoundlander has a secret spot for foraging this honey-sweet berry.
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Pikopiko
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Pikopiko

These tightly coiled ferns also serve as a Māori symbol for unity.
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African Horned Cucumber
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African Horned Cucumber

The spiky, fruit cup-flavored orb made an appearance on “Star Trek.”
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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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Mämmi
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Mämmi

Traditional Easter pudding, best served untraditionally.
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Yaupon Tea
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Yaupon Tea

The mellow-buzz brew that once fueled Native Americans is making a comeback.
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Mignon Chocolate Egg
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Mignon Chocolate Egg

Finns celebrate Easter with millions of real eggshells filled with almond-hazelnut nougat.
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Peanut Pie
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Peanut Pie

The Virginia treat can “make even your deepest-dyed Yankee start complimenting you with a southern accent.”
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Bouncy Meatball Soup
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Bouncy Meatball Soup

This Chaoshan specialty makes it hard to resist playing with your food.
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