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Big-Bottomed Ants
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Big-Bottomed Ants

Catch these fiercely guarded queens for a crunchy, caviar-flavored snack.
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Pimientos de Padrón
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Pimientos de Padrón

Eating these unpredictable tapas is a game of spicy-pepper roulette.
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Kumis
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Kumis

Infants and Genghis Khan enjoyed this fermented mare's milk.
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Twelve Grapes
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Twelve Grapes

A New Year's Eve tradition of scarfing down 12 grapes for good luck.
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Narutomaki
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Narutomaki

It's a whirlpool, it's an emoji, it's a fishcake!
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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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Chicha Morada
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Chicha Morada

Peru's purple drink made from purple corn.
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Superman Ice Cream
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Superman Ice Cream

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a classic Midwestern treat!
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Cuy
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Cuy

The guinea pig is both food and pet in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
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Chicha de Jora
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Chicha de Jora

The Colombian government declared war on this once-ubiquitous drink.
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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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Maggi Seasoning
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Maggi Seasoning

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

Twist your way to hot chocolate perfection with this wooden whisk.
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Chocolate Santafereño
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Chocolate Santafereño

This steamy concoction features a salty, melted surprise at the bottom of the mug: white cheese.
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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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Melcocha
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Melcocha

Pulling gobs of this handmade taffy yields strong arms and a sweet reward.
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