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Bolludagur
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Bolludagur

On this holiday, Icelandic children earn cream buns by spanking their parents.
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Bao Bing
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Bao Bing

This sweet treat has been cool for more than 1,000 years.
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Cholado
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Cholado

The cool Colombian treat blends shaved ice with syrup, fruit, and anything from wafer cookies to cheese.
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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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Maple Creemee
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Maple Creemee

Vermont's version of soft serve celebrates their local dairy and maple industries.
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Vimto
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Vimto

This British temperance tonic is now a Ramadan favorite.
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Camp Coffee
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Camp Coffee

Invented in Scotland in the late 1800s, this syrupy “instant coffee” is now a beloved baking ingredient.
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Brennivín
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Brennivín

Anyone for a shot of “Black Death”?
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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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Vermont Gold Vodka
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Vermont Gold Vodka

Soften the chill of Northeastern winters with a spirit distilled from local maple sap.
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Moroccan Camel Burgers
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Moroccan Camel Burgers

Journey into the Marrakesh Kasbah to find this lean, slightly sweet favorite.
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Amarula Cream Liqueur
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Amarula Cream Liqueur

A sweet and nutty liqueur made with the fruit of the "elephant tree."
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Rock N' Rye Pop
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Rock N' Rye Pop

A Prohibition-era flavor from a soda company beloved by Detroiters and Juggalos.
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Detroit-Style Coney Dog Pizza
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Detroit-Style Coney Dog Pizza

A greasy crossroads of history and culture.
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Khorkhog
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Khorkhog

The true Mongolian barbecue.
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Ruby Chocolate
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Ruby Chocolate

The sweet is naturally a bubblegum shade of pink.
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Żubrówka
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Żubrówka

The same grass that feeds massive European bison adds notes of vanilla and lavender to this unique Polish vodka.
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Grape Pie
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Grape Pie

Making this wine-flavored treat requires peeling two pounds of Concord grapes.
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Yuenyeung
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Yuenyeung

The perfect marriage of coffee and tea.
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Liquore all'Alloro
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Liquore all'Alloro

If there is anything that should rest on its laurels, it’s probably this laurel-infused digestif.
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Carbonnade à la Flamande
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Carbonnade à la Flamande

Belgium's stew of beef and abbey-style ale is essentially bourguignon for beer lovers.
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Pineapple Bun With BBQ Pork
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Pineapple Bun With BBQ Pork

Two Chinese bakery specialties, combined into one.
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Peanut Butter Dumplings
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Peanut Butter Dumplings

A unique take on Szechuan dumplings is now a Montreal specialty.
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Chili and Cinnamon Rolls
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Chili and Cinnamon Rolls

This savory-sweet pairing is a classic school lunch.
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