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Pique a lo Macho
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Pique a lo Macho

Can you finish Bolivia's enormous starch-and-protein explosion?
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Churo Snails
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Churo Snails

Lima chefs love to experiment with this large Amazon river dweller.
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Ayahuasca
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Ayahuasca

One vine unlocks the powers of a psychedelic shrub.
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Ram's Head Soup
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Ram's Head Soup

This widely varying dish may come with half a face, a lone floating jaw, or a chewy tongue.
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Coquito Nuts
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Coquito Nuts

Chile is home to very, very small coconuts.
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Bull Testicle Ceviche
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Bull Testicle Ceviche

You'll have a ball with this Latin American specialty.
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Cassareep
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Cassareep

Sauce that can preserve stew for days—no fridge needed.
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Sánguche de Potito
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Sánguche de Potito

Cow rectum gives Chile's favorite game-day sandwich its addictive flavor.
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Masato de Yuca
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Masato de Yuca

A sacred alcoholic drink made from chewed and fermented yuca.
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Romeu e Julieta
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Romeu e Julieta

There's nothing tragic about this Brazilian pairing of salty, white cheese and guava paste.
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Pudding of Noah
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Pudding of Noah

The first thing eaten off the Ark.
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Persian Ice Cream Sandwich
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Persian Ice Cream Sandwich

Saffron, rose water, and pistachios combine in a fragrant, sweet-savory treat.
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Fried Coke
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Fried Coke

Reach peak Americana with these deep-fried balls of Coca-Cola.
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Rocky Mountain Oysters
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Rocky Mountain Oysters

Battered and fried testicles make use of a cattle-country surplus.
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Vin Mariani
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Vin Mariani

Presidents and popes loved this cocaine-infused wine.
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Casu Marzu
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Casu Marzu

The Sardinian cheese that wriggles with maggots.
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Hákarl
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Hákarl

Iceland's fermented, dried shark smells like urine and can taste like strong cheese.
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Brie Noir
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Brie Noir

Brie's dark, older cousin can only be found in one region of France.
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Bedfordshire Clanger
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Bedfordshire Clanger

A double-ended British pastry that's both main course and dessert.
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Egg Throwing World Championships
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Egg Throwing World Championships

England's annual event features relays, trebuchets, and Russian egg roulette.
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Bovril
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Bovril

This "Fluid of Beef" fed an army and makes a hearty tea.
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Haggis Hurling
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Haggis Hurling

One of Scotland’s quirkier sports involves tossing stuffed sheep stomachs.
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Sauna Sausage
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Sauna Sausage

In Finland, you sizzle along with your meal.
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Queimada
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Queimada

This Galician punch is set aflame to ward off evil spirits.
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