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TV Chicken
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TV Chicken

The Ugandan dish is so delicious, watching it roast is its own show.
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Sofkee
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Sofkee

This Native American sour corn mixture can come as a cool drink or warm porridge.
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Maguey Worm
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Maguey Worm

This protein-rich legacy of the Aztecs makes for a savory taco filling.
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Crumble-In
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Crumble-In

This soggy Southern snack combines cornbread and buttermilk in a single glass.
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Guri Guri
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Guri Guri

Maui's sherbet-ice cream hybrid is a light, fruity, creamy delight.
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Frog Cakes
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Frog Cakes

The adorable amphibian treats are South Australian icons.
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Salt Licorice Ice Cream
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Salt Licorice Ice Cream

A Finnish treat that's sweet, dark, and herbal.
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Spam Jam
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Spam Jam

Chocolate-covered mystery meat and dancing cans abound.
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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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Fried Coke
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Fried Coke

Reach peak Americana with these deep-fried balls of Coca-Cola.
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Tacos de Ojo
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Tacos de Ojo

Cow eyes make a juicy and gelatinous taco filling.
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King Kong
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King Kong

The town of Lambayeque, Peru, specializes in a seven-layered sweet named for Hollywood's towering ape.
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Cherokee Bean Bread
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Cherokee Bean Bread

Bakers delicately wrap this corn-and-bean dumpling in hickory leaves before boiling.
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Donkey Burger
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Donkey Burger

A flaky, warm bun houses braised, shredded meat in this Hebei Province specialty.
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Colombian Hot Dogs
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Colombian Hot Dogs

You might not even see the meat beneath this pile of potato chips, sauce, and quail eggs.
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Cholado
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Cholado

The cool Colombian treat blends shaved ice with syrup, fruit, and anything from wafer cookies to cheese.
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Piccadilly Raspa
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Piccadilly Raspa

Kool-Aid and pickles make this Southwestern snow cone an unforgettable flavor bomb.
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Cougar Gold Cheese
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Cougar Gold Cheese

This canned cheddar is made using a secret 70-year-old bacteria culture.
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Saskatoons
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Saskatoons

Nutty and sweet, these juicy gems were once a valued trade commodity in the northern United States.
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Gyeondyo-Bar
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Gyeondyo-Bar

South Korea's grapefruit-flavored ice cream bar promises to help your hangover.
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Lapis Legit
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Lapis Legit

This Dutch-Indonesian cake contains up to 30 layers.
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Grass Jelly
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Grass Jelly

Once a treatment for heat stroke, the herbal gel now flavors desserts.
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Roudoudous
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Roudoudous

These French candies originally came in seashells.
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Gooey Butter Cake
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Gooey Butter Cake

Everything St. Louisans love about this local specialty is in the name.
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