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Witchetty Grubs
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Witchetty Grubs

In the Australian desert, the roots of the witchetty bush hold a savory treat.
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Tarantula Samosa
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Tarantula Samosa

Tucked inside a flaky crust are layers of feta, spinach, and black, hairy legs.
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Pondu
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Pondu

In the Congo, the cassava plant is also treasured for its leaves.
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Kumis
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Kumis

Infants and Genghis Khan enjoyed this fermented mare's milk.
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Steam Beer
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Steam Beer

The unique style born out of the California Gold Rush blends the crispness of a lager with the flavor of an ale.
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Cotton Candy Grapes
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Cotton Candy Grapes

A crossbred table grape variety that tastes an awful lot like spun sugar.
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Soup Joumou
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Soup Joumou

The once-forbidden stew now symbolizes Haitian independence.
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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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Conkies
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Conkies

It's not Bajan Independence Day without banana leaf–wrapped corn cakes.
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Kanji
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Kanji

This fermented purple carrot elixir practically makes itself.
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Sweet Potato Fly
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Sweet Potato Fly

Fermenting tubers with spices, eggshells, and sugar creates a fizzy, wassail-flavored drink.
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Hamam Mahshi
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Hamam Mahshi

Egyptian pigeons are raised in special towers, then stuffed and eaten.
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Mursik
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Mursik

In Kenya, celebrations for victorious runners often begin with a sip of fermented milk.
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Skal
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Skal

Meet Japan's first milk soda.
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Mustard Oil
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Mustard Oil

Essential to South Asian cuisine, the flavoring is illegal in some countries.
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Boston Cooler
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Boston Cooler

Detroit's signature soda shake blends Vernors ginger ale with vanilla ice cream.
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Cucamelon
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Cucamelon

Mexico's “mouse melon” is actually a tiny cucumber.
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Tea Dance
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Tea Dance

The surprisingly subversive history of dancing over afternoon tea.
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Jólaöl
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Jólaöl

It's not Icelandic Christmas without two sodas in one cup.
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Black Chicken Soup
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Black Chicken Soup

In Asia, the black-skinned silkie chicken forms the base of a medicinal broth.
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Superman Ice Cream
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Superman Ice Cream

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a classic Midwestern treat!
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Nam Prik Mang Da
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Nam Prik Mang Da

Pounded water beetles are this spicy condiment's main ingredient.
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Stink Beans
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Stink Beans

These Southeast Asian legumes are famed for their lasting funk and deliciously nutty flavor.
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Pickle Castors
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Pickle Castors

Wealthy Victorians liked to flaunt their condiments.
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