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Tere Siga
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Tere Siga

This Ethiopian dish of raw, sometimes spiced, meat comes with a specialized cutting ritual.
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Juustoleipä
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Juustoleipä

Finns treat this rich, baked cheese like bread.
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Brennivín
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Brennivín

Anyone for a shot of “Black Death”?
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Brunost
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Brunost

This “brown cheese” tastes like caramel.
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Takoyaki
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Takoyaki

Osaka's most famous dish is an octopus-stuffed fried dough ball.
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Dutch Soused Herring
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Dutch Soused Herring

No one eats pickled herring like the Dutch.
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The Fluffernutter
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The Fluffernutter

A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.
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Birch Beer
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Birch Beer

This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.
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Chicha de Jora
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Chicha de Jora

The Colombian government declared war on this once-ubiquitous drink.
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Moxie
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Moxie

This cure-all-turned-soda once outsold Coca-Cola.
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Shit on a Shingle
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Shit on a Shingle

This is what happens when soldiers pick a new name for meat on bread.
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Sea Grapes
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Sea Grapes

This "green caviar" is vegetarian friendly.
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Montreal Steak Spice
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Montreal Steak Spice

Pastrami fans will find the taste of this Canadian spice blend very familiar.
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Egg Waffles
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Egg Waffles

These portable pancake sheets have a crispy, hollow side and a sweet, doughy side.
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Buckfast
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Buckfast

The caffeinated wine is made by British monks and loved by Scottish criminals.
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Fry Sauce
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Fry Sauce

It's so much more than just mayonnaise and ketchup.
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Maggi Seasoning
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Maggi Seasoning

This condiment proves that what the world considers delicious is (nearly) universal.
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Molinillo
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Molinillo

Twist your way to hot chocolate perfection with this wooden whisk.
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Kendal Mint Cake
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Kendal Mint Cake

The original energy bar.
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Clambake
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Clambake

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.
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Chitlins
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Chitlins

These entrails identified safe venues for Black musicians during the Jim Crow era.
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Bonito Flakes
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Bonito Flakes

Some fish can dance.
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Fairy Bread
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Fairy Bread

A rainbow of flavor that harks back to childhood.
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Narutomaki
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Narutomaki

It's a whirlpool, it's an emoji, it's a fishcake!
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