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Muskrat Dinners
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Muskrat Dinners

In Michigan's Downriver region, a few churches are maintaining a fading Lenten tradition.
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Karelian Pie
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Karelian Pie

Though its home region has been split by war, love for this hearty pastry transcends borders.
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Anthill Cake
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Anthill Cake

This beloved Russian dessert is the brainchild of Soviet-era housewives with meat grinders.
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Kholodets
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Kholodets

Savory meat jelly with a dollop of spicy mustard is a customary New Year's dish in Russia.
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Gematogen
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Gematogen

A bloody good candy bar.
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Herring Under a Fur Coat
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Herring Under a Fur Coat

The most sobering salad of the Russian Civil War.
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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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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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Russian Napoleon Cake
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Russian Napoleon Cake

This traditional dessert commemorates the country's sweet taste of victory over the French emperor in 1812.
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Canned Dashimaki
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Canned Dashimaki

These sweet and savory Japanese rolled eggs are sold in 6-packs.
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Fruit Sando
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Fruit Sando

Fresh fruit is the main feature of this sweet sandwich.
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Fujisan Bread
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Fujisan Bread

Worlds collide in this braided bread that tastes like brioche and is meant to look like Mount Fuji.
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Coffee Jelly
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Coffee Jelly

Leftover coffee plus gelatin equals this vintage dessert.
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Okinawa Black Sugar
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Okinawa Black Sugar

It's darker, saltier, and healthier than white sugar.
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Iboga
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Iboga

The psychedelic root used in a sacred Bwiti ritual may also treat heroin withdrawal.
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Kratom Tea
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Kratom Tea

This Southeast Asian leaf can wake you up, knock you out, and subdue heroin withdrawal.
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Kava
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Kava

The South Pacific's shrub-based drink causes relaxation, euphoria, and a tingling sensation.
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Mad Honey
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Mad Honey

This hallucinogenic honey can sell for over $60 a pound on the black market.
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Tim Tam Slam
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Tim Tam Slam

The world's least practical and most delicious edible straw.
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Peyote
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Peyote

Mexican and American Indians have a long history with this powerful cactus.
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Bhang
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Bhang

To celebrate the Holi festival, many Indians raise a glass of cannabis-infused milk.
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Toloache
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Toloache

The Mesoamerican plant is used as a hallucinogen, medicine, and aphrodisiac.
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Pulque
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Pulque

Tequila's ancient, fermented cousin is making a comeback in Mexico City.
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Ayahuasca
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Ayahuasca

One vine unlocks the powers of a psychedelic shrub.
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