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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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Yangmei
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Yangmei

It's nicknamed “yumberry” for a reason.
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Dulce de Leche Cortada
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Dulce de Leche Cortada

This sweet, caramelized dessert comes from curdled milk.
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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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Buckfast
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Buckfast

The caffeinated wine is made by British monks and loved by Scottish criminals.
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Jezebel Sauce
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Jezebel Sauce

Cooks in the Southern United States still whip up this spicy, seductively sweet condiment from the 1950s.
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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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Marzipan Easter Lamb
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Marzipan Easter Lamb

This sweet symbolic figurine is a Sicilian holiday tradition.
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Bolo Lêvedo
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Bolo Lêvedo

Portugal's volcanic archipelago is home to addictively sweet and chewy muffins.
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Syracuse Salt Potatoes
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Syracuse Salt Potatoes

Even a local sports team pays homage to these white-crusted, savory spuds.
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Kak'ik
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Kak'ik

The ancestral soup of the Q’eqchi’ Maya packs heat and history.
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Guri Guri
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Guri Guri

Maui's sherbet-ice cream hybrid is a light, fruity, creamy delight.
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Bakeapple Gin
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Bakeapple Gin

A Canadian spirit made with Newfoundland's beloved berry.
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Ovos Moles de Aveiro
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Ovos Moles de Aveiro

These seashell-shaped, yolk-filled candies are a symbol of Portugal's canal-lined city.
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Sad Jelly Noodles
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Sad Jelly Noodles

This spicy street food has a reputation for making people cry.
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Bao Bing
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Bao Bing

This sweet treat has been cool for more than 1,000 years.
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The Boston Stabber
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The Boston Stabber

This praised oyster shucker is as elegant as it is dangerous.
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Texas Kolaches
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Texas Kolaches

This tasty Czech pastry is now a Texan tradition.
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Amezaiku
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Amezaiku

This gorgeous sugar art is making a comeback.
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Mashed Potato-Filled Walnut Cakes
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Mashed Potato-Filled Walnut Cakes

Korean hodu kwaja is normally stuffed with red bean paste, but one bakery in Toronto slips in a delicious surprise.
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Clear Toy Candy
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Clear Toy Candy

A Victorian favorite is hanging on in Pennsylvania.
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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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Peanut Butter Dumplings
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Peanut Butter Dumplings

A unique take on Szechuan dumplings is now a Montreal specialty.
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Steamed Piggy Buns
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Steamed Piggy Buns

These adorable buns hide savory and sweet surprises.
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