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Jell-O Salad
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Jell-O Salad

Meat covered in gelatinous goo was once a classic American comfort food.
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Huitlacoche
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Huitlacoche

The Mexican fungal delicacy that makes corn taste like a mushroom.
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Lobster Mushroom
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Lobster Mushroom

This mushroom isn't a mushroom at all.
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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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The Original McDonald's French Fry
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The Original McDonald's French Fry

The beef fat–fried version that first caught Ray Kroc's eye is now extinct.
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Yule Log Cake
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Yule Log Cake

These holiday cakes link Christmas to the Norse god of lightning.
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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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Maggi Seasoning
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Maggi Seasoning

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

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.
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Grasshopper
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Grasshopper

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.
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Bonito Flakes
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Bonito Flakes

Some fish can dance.
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King Cake
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King Cake

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.
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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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Croquembouche
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Croquembouche

This French wedding cake is a caramel-wrapped tower of pastry balls.
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