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Fried Beer
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Fried Beer

A crispy creation that lets you bite into your brew.
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Pontefract Liquorice Festival
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Pontefract Liquorice Festival

At this annual event, the bitter sweet enhances everything from sausages to pies to clothing.
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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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Deep-Fried Jelly Beans
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Deep-Fried Jelly Beans

At the Big E, fairgoers can try guessing their candy's flavors through funnel cake fluff.
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Plastic Chutney
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Plastic Chutney

Don’t be fooled by the name of this Bengali relish.
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Marmite de l’Escalade
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Marmite de l’Escalade

Smashing this chocolate cauldron is the best part of Geneva’s celebration of a historic battle win.
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Pepernoten
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Pepernoten

Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.
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Moose Muffle Stew
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Moose Muffle Stew

The animal's nose and upper lip make a savory, umami-rich soup.
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Biscuits With Mice
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Biscuits With Mice

After the birth of a child, Dutch families celebrate with a sweet and colorful treat.
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Mocadorá
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Mocadorá

Every autumn, Valencians celebrate their love by giving handkerchiefs filled with decorated marzipan treats.
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Chicken Bones
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Chicken Bones

This hot-pink sweet treat that bears only a notional resemblance to poultry is a Canadian Christmastime staple.
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Muktuk
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Muktuk

In Inuit cultures, using the whole whale is an act of respect, including consuming its blubber and skin.
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Thrills Gum
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Thrills Gum

Everyone says this vintage chewing gum tastes like soap, including the company.
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Mlíko
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Mlíko

In Czechia, a foamy beer is a sweet and creamy treat.
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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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Brioche con Gelato
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Brioche con Gelato

Some Sicilians start their day with this decadent combination.
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Simit-Pogacha
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Simit-Pogacha

A carb-lover's dream, this sandwich gets stuffed with flaky pie crust.
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Pueblo Bread
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Pueblo Bread

Baked in traditional adobe hornos, this bread is a staple of the American Southwest's Native Pueblo people.
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Staffordshire Oatcakes
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Staffordshire Oatcakes

The portable breakfast food might've originated with British soldiers returning from India.
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Pox
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Pox

This ceremonial Mayan brew has evolved into a sweet, smoky spirit in the Chiapas highlands.
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Dorilocos
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Dorilocos

At last, a street snack that brings together Doritos, veggies, pickled pig skin, and gummies.
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Venom Sotol
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Venom Sotol

Northern Mexico's lesser-known spirit gets a snake-based infusion.
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Scandinavian Egg Coffee
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Scandinavian Egg Coffee

When faced with less-than-optimal ingredients, Swedes and Norwegians once clarified their brews with eggs.
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Kaffeost
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Kaffeost

In northern Scandinavia, cups of coffee get enhanced with cheese.
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