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Melktert
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Melktert

Four centuries ago, Dutch dairy farmers made this spiced custard pie into a South African classic.
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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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Pee-Pee Boy
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Pee-Pee Boy

China's favorite urinating “tea pet” is actually a thermometer.
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Peanut Butter & Mayonnaise Sandwich
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Peanut Butter & Mayonnaise Sandwich

Now largely forgotten, the pairing was once as popular as PB&J.
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Fried Haggis
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Fried Haggis

Scotland's beloved traditional dish is deep-fried and served up fast-food style.
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Lúcuma
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Lúcuma

This butterscotch-flavored fruit has a way with desserts.
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Corn Knives
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Corn Knives

Early American settlers invented new tools to harvest a new crop.
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Hoppin' John
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Hoppin' John

This New Year's luck-bringer has a controversial contemporary taste.
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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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Frog Eye Salad
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Frog Eye Salad

Don’t worry: This sweet, creamy Mormon potluck staple isn’t actually made of frogs.
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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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Cincinnati Chili
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Cincinnati Chili

Spiced meat sauce meets spaghetti, shredded cheese, and beans in a Midwest cult favorite.
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