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Moon Mist
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Moon Mist

The Nova Scotia ice cream flavor is so beloved, women dye their hair to match its pastel swirl.
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Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Pet de Soeur
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Pet de Soeur

French Canadians find “nun’s farts” addictively delicious.
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Capybara
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Capybara

During Lent in Venezuela, the world's largest rodent becomes a “fish.”
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cecilyannwong Added by cecilyannwong
Monstera Deliciosa
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Monstera Deliciosa

This fruit either burns your throat or tastes like a tropical medley.
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Jared Rydelek Added by Jared Rydelek
Cel-Ray
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Cel-Ray

Quench your thirst with the refreshing taste of celery soda.
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Jacu Bird Coffee
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Jacu Bird Coffee

In the mountains of southeast Brazil, the droppings of invasive yet protected birds are turned into expensive, delicious coffee.
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Rohini Chaki Added by Rohini Chaki
Chios Mastiha
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Chios Mastiha

Residents of this Greek island distill mastic sap, the "tears of Chios," into a piney-sweet liqueur.
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Reina Gattuso Added by Reina Gattuso
Hackberry
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Hackberry

The little-known fruit tastes like peanut M&Ms.
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Jared Rydelek Added by Jared Rydelek
Bakeapple
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Bakeapple

Almost every Newfoundlander has a secret spot for foraging this honey-sweet berry.
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Gautham Krishnaraj Added by Gautham Krishnaraj
Kvass
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Kvass

You can find authentic versions of this sour Slavic brew at street stalls and monasteries.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Pine Cone Preserves
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Pine Cone Preserves

Soft young cones make a sweet jam believed to have health benefits in Russia and Georgia.
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Susie Armitage Added by Susie Armitage
Salt Licorice Ice Cream
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Salt Licorice Ice Cream

A Finnish treat that's sweet, dark, and herbal.
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Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Piki Bread
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Piki Bread

This ultra-thin blue corn delicacy is traditionally eaten at Hopi weddings.
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Edward Denny Added by Edward Denny
Son-in-Law Eggs
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Son-in-Law Eggs

In Thai lore, these fried hard-boiled eggs are a delicious warning for a misbehaving husband.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Apple Cheese
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Apple Cheese

This sliceable sweet treat is actually dairy-free.
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Susie Armitage Added by Susie Armitage
Arkansas Black Apple
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Arkansas Black Apple

This dark, rare fruit lasts a very long time.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Egg of the Sun Mango
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Egg of the Sun Mango

How can a fruit be worth $2,000?
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Jared Rydelek Added by Jared Rydelek
Yūbari King Melon
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Yūbari King Melon

The most expensive melon in the world is a status symbol in Japan.
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Rohini Chaki Added by Rohini Chaki
The Zombie
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The Zombie

Donn Beach only wrote the recipe for his famously potent cocktail in secret code.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Pops' Root Beer Bread Pudding
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Pops' Root Beer Bread Pudding

This Route 66 institution goes the extra mile for soda-based indulgence.
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rachelrummel Added by rachelrummel
Coffee Cabinet
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Coffee Cabinet

The uniquely Rhode Island treat is a relic from the era of soda fountain pharmacies.
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Tere Siga
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Tere Siga

This Ethiopian dish of raw, sometimes spiced, meat comes with a specialized cutting ritual.
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Kitfo
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Kitfo

A melt-in-your-mouth mixture of raw beef, butter, and spices.
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shannon thomson Added by shannon thomson
Fish House Punch
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Fish House Punch

This Philadelphia cocktail was invented at a fishing club that once declared itself a sovereign state.
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Rohini Chaki Added by Rohini Chaki