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The King's Ginger
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The King's Ginger

The liqueur was created “to stimulate and revivify His Majesty” while he was driving.
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Surströmming
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Surströmming

The pickled Baltic herring has an explosive reputation.
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Gym Shoe Sandwich
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Gym Shoe Sandwich

The South Side favorite is a cross between a meat-lover's sub and a gyro.
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Espardenyes
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Espardenyes

Catalan chefs transform the slimy, bottom-feeding sea cucumber into subtle, succulent meat.
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Mlíko
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Mlíko

In Czechia, a foamy beer is a sweet and creamy treat.
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Chimney Cake
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Chimney Cake

After rotating over hot coals, the Transylvanian treat unravels in a sweet spiral.
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Beaver
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Beaver

Catholics once circumvented meatless fasts by claiming the semi-aquatic rodent was a fish.
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Sagí
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Sagí

Rancid pork fat infuses Catalan cuisine with a blend of gamey, sour, and spicy flavors.
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Amish Funeral Pie
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Amish Funeral Pie

So sweet you forget to cry.
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Prickly Pear Sorbet
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Prickly Pear Sorbet

A watermelon-and-bubblegum-flavored treat courtesy of Mexico's favorite cactus.
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Fugu
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Fugu

The toxic pufferfish steals hearts, despite its ability to stop them.
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Whistle-Belly Vengeance
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Whistle-Belly Vengeance

Colonial Americans would try anything to revive bad beer.
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Soor Plooms
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Soor Plooms

Sour green sweets commemorate a victorious Scottish skirmish of 1337.
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Flämmli
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Flämmli

After a long day of skiing, you deserve caffeine, fire, and alcohol—at the same time.
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Feni
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Feni

This triple-distilled cashew fruit liquor is a source of Goan pride.
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Fried Brain Sandwich
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Fried Brain Sandwich

Only a handful of restaurants still serve the retro Midwestern meal.
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Kurt
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Kurt

These cheese balls have fueled Central Asian nomads for centuries.
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Asiático Coffee
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Asiático Coffee

This is what happens when a bartender spices up a classic fisherman's coffee cocktail.
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Lamb Fries
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Lamb Fries

Breaded and fried, these testicles become tasty tenders.
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Peanut Pie
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Peanut Pie

The Virginia treat can “make even your deepest-dyed Yankee start complimenting you with a southern accent.”
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Gematogen
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Gematogen

A bloody good candy bar.
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Túró Rudi
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Túró Rudi

Hungary's favorite chocolate bar is filled with cheese curd.
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Tarkhuna
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Tarkhuna

Tarragon provides the herbal kick to this neon-green Georgian soda.
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Jellied Eels
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Jellied Eels

No traditional East Ender meal is complete without pie, mashed potatoes, and gelatinous river creatures.
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