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Malasadas
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Malasadas

These Portuguese doughnuts have a fervent fanbase in Hawaii.
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Eton Mess
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Eton Mess

This summery parfait has mingled with British royals and literary elites.
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Jjajang Myeon
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Jjajang Myeon

On April 14, lonely South Korean singles are encouraged to drown their sorrows in black noodles.
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Pocari Sweat
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Pocari Sweat

A pharmaceutical company developed this beverage as drinkable IV solution.
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San Marzano Tomatoes
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San Marzano Tomatoes

Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.
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Russian Tea
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Russian Tea

This Southern church group favorite isn't Slavic at all.
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Senate Bean Soup
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Senate Bean Soup

A bland but storied soup is always on the menu in the U.S. Senate.
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Chocolate Gravy
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Chocolate Gravy

Sweet sauce tops off buttermilk biscuits in the Appalachian and Ozark mountains.
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Dole Whip
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Dole Whip

This pineapple soft serve has a cult following at Disney theme parks.
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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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Chislic
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Chislic

A circle of South Dakota towns specializes in these fried meat cubes.
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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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Irn-Bru
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Irn-Bru

A citrusy cream soda with a hint of rust outsells Coca-Cola in Scotland.
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Cincinnati Chili
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Cincinnati Chili

Spiced meat sauce meets spaghetti, shredded cheese, and beans in a Midwest cult favorite.
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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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Pickleback
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Pickleback

A bar sharing a basement with a pickle place led to an unusual drink.
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Johnnycakes
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Johnnycakes

The cornmeal patty that Rhode Islanders eat morning, noon, and night.
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Moxie
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Moxie

This cure-all-turned-soda once outsold Coca-Cola.
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Cheerwine
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Cheerwine

A World War I sugar shortage led an inventor to make a very cherry soda that looks like wine.
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Budae Jjigae
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Budae Jjigae

All is fare in the Korean War.
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Miracle Berries
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Miracle Berries

When life gives you lemons, this tropical fruit makes 'em taste like lemonade.
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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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Fry Sauce
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Fry Sauce

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

The South Pacific's shrub-based drink causes relaxation, euphoria, and a tingling sensation.
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