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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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Harðfiskur
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Harðfiskur

The pungent, wind-dried white fish is a traditional Icelandic food.
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Brennivín
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Brennivín

Anyone for a shot of “Black Death”?
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Motiv Zuckerl
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Motiv Zuckerl

These detailed, dainty confections are made by hand with minimal tools.
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Pork Floss
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Pork Floss

This cotton candy-like garnish is made of dried, candied meat.
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Eisbock
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Eisbock

Brewers freeze their beer to make this high-octane, sweet style.
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Colcannon
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Colcannon

A hearty Irish staple that can tell your fortune.
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The Fluffernutter
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The Fluffernutter

A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.
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Sourdough Starter
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Sourdough Starter

A century-old organism creates some of the world's best bread.
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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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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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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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Fry Sauce
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Fry Sauce

It's so much more than just mayonnaise and ketchup.
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Clambake
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Clambake

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.
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Grasshopper
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Grasshopper

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.
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Orbitz
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Orbitz

This drink hasn't been produced since the late nineties, but still has a cult following.
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Shrub
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Shrub

Before refrigeration, mixing fruit with sugar and vinegar extended its shelf life and made for a tasty drink.
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Funeral Potatoes
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Funeral Potatoes

A casserole of cheesy, corn flake–topped tubers offers comfort to Mormons in mourning.
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Finger Steak
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Finger Steak

Idaho's fried specialty makes steak a finger food.
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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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Snow Cream
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Snow Cream

Ice cream made with fresh snow is a beloved Southern tradition.
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St. Louis-Style Pizza
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St. Louis-Style Pizza

With extra-gooey cheese and a cracker-thin crust, some say it's more like nachos.
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Gooey Butter Cake
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Gooey Butter Cake

Everything St. Louisans love about this local specialty is in the name.
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Lamb Fries
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Lamb Fries

Breaded and fried, these testicles become tasty tenders.
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