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Vernors Ginger Soda
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Vernors Ginger Soda

The Detroit favorite is one of the oldest sodas in the United States.
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Lobster Mushroom
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Lobster Mushroom

This mushroom isn't a mushroom at all.
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French-Fried Turkey Breast
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French-Fried Turkey Breast

In South Range, a decadent take on Thanksgiving dinner is served year-round.
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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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Frog Cakes
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Frog Cakes

The adorable amphibian treats are South Australian icons.
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Pie Barm
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Pie Barm

Nothing to see here, just a humble pie sandwich.
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Yakamein
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Yakamein

Mixing soy sauce, Creole spices, and spaghetti, this hybrid soup is the embodiment of New Orleans' melting pot.
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Roman Candy
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Roman Candy

This century-old New Orleans treat is still sold from a mule-drawn cart.
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Louisiana Russian Cake
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Louisiana Russian Cake

Recycling comes to dessert, with delicious outcomes.
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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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Cemetery Wine
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Cemetery Wine

Bishop's Vineyard makes its products from grapes grown in California graveyards.
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Pickle Soft Serve
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Pickle Soft Serve

The briny, refreshing ice cream acts as a cooling chaser to spicy meals.
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Butter Molds
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Butter Molds

These intricate stamps are relics from a time when dairy farmers beautifully branded their products.
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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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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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Fluff Screamer
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Fluff Screamer

An unusual combination of marshmallows and spice make this screamingly good burger.
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Real Wasabi
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Real Wasabi

Most sushi fans have never tried this rare rhizome.
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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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Cotton Candy Grapes
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Cotton Candy Grapes

A crossbred table grape variety that tastes an awful lot like spun sugar.
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Cholla Buds
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Cholla Buds

Beneath a layer of spines, this cactus sprouts asparagus-flavored buds.
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Piki Bread
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Piki Bread

This ultra-thin blue corn delicacy is traditionally eaten at Hopi weddings.
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Sonoran Hot Dog
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Sonoran Hot Dog

This beloved piece of Mexican-American fusion coats a bacon-wrapped dog in beans, mayo, and jalapeño salsa.
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Chumuth
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Chumuth

Tohono O’odham cooks finish these hand-stretched, buttery tortillas over a hot stone disc.
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Blue Corn Mush
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Blue Corn Mush

Adding juniper ash to this traditional Navajo dish gives it as much calcium as a glass of milk.
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