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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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King Cake
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King Cake

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

Deep-fried grasshoppers make a tangy, crispy taco filling.
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Ketchup Chips
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Ketchup Chips

This Canadian favorite is relatively unknown elsewhere.
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Rauchbier
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Rauchbier

Only a few breweries still make smoky beer in this classic German style.
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Johnny Marzetti
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Johnny Marzetti

The casserole with a person's name.
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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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Dutch Baby
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Dutch Baby

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

Pennsylvanians come out in droves for this pre-Lent delicacy.
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Lebanon Bologna
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Lebanon Bologna

There's even a museum dedicated to this preserved meat.
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Pure Kona Coffee
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Pure Kona Coffee

Grown only on the volcanic soil of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, this coffee is known for its subtle, rich flavor and hordes of unscrupulous imitators.
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Malasadas
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Malasadas

These Portuguese doughnuts have a fervent fanbase in Hawaii.
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Potato Doughnuts
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Potato Doughnuts

The first American doughnut chain used spuds.
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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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Beaver Tails
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Beaver Tails

No rodents were harmed in the making of this fried Canadian treat.
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Broasted Chicken
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Broasted Chicken

This style of fried chicken is pressure-cooked while it fries.
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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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Snow Cream
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Snow Cream

Ice cream made with fresh snow is a beloved Southern tradition.
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Hot Beef Sundae
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Hot Beef Sundae

Pretty please with a cherry (tomato) on top?
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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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Ham Salad
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Ham Salad

This retro sandwich filling was once a convenient, comforting funeral food.
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Scrapple
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Scrapple

Pennsylvania's pork loaf embodies Amish resourcefulness.
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