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Brennivín
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Brennivín

Anyone for a shot of “Black Death”?
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Scrambled Brains ’n’ Eggs
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Scrambled Brains ’n’ Eggs

This savory Southern staple is disappearing.
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Fried Chicken Gizzards
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Fried Chicken Gizzards

These muscular organs are a crispy, chewy Southern favorite.
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Lobster Mushroom
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Lobster Mushroom

This mushroom isn't a mushroom at all.
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Fresh Hop Beer
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Fresh Hop Beer

These seasonal brews gets made with an ephemeral ingredient.
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Eisbock
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Eisbock

Brewers freeze their beer to make this high-octane, sweet style.
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Fried Cod Tongues
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Fried Cod Tongues

This chewy treat became a delicacy only after Newfoundland's fishing industry collapsed.
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Necco Wafers
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Necco Wafers

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.
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Chicken of the Woods
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Chicken of the Woods

This mushroom tastes just like chicken.
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Beer Can Chicken
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Beer Can Chicken

This bird comes with a brew inside.
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Maine Wild Blueberries
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Maine Wild Blueberries

The sweet, tiny wild berries are only available for two months each year.
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Oliebollen
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Oliebollen

These Dutch doughnuts are classic New Year's treats.
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Pawpaw
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Pawpaw

The oldest fruit native to North America is probably the least known.
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Ramos Gin Fizz
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Ramos Gin Fizz

Turning this cocktail into a fluffy cloud is easy—just hire someone to shake it for 12 minutes straight. 
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Egg Cream
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Egg Cream

A fizzy, chocolate drink that harkens back to the days of Brooklyn soda fountains.
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Pink Pearl Apple
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Pink Pearl Apple

Take a bite out of this apple to reveal its pink interior.
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Sourdough Starter
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Sourdough Starter

A century-old organism creates some of the world's best bread.
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Snow Cream
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Snow Cream

Ice cream made with fresh snow is a beloved Southern tradition.
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Kartoshka
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Kartoshka

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

This “brown cheese” tastes like caramel.
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Black Garlic
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Black Garlic

These inky cloves have aged like a fine wine.
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Dutch Baby
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Dutch Baby

Fluffy, crispy, and large enough to share, it's no ordinary pancake.
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Seattle Teriyaki
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Seattle Teriyaki

This once-ubiquitous fusion dish is fading into obscurity.
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Smith Island Cake
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Smith Island Cake

This dessert island is known for its refined layer cakes.
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