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Blueberry Duff
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Blueberry Duff

A Canadian pudding that's boiled in a bag and is interchangeably lunch and dessert.
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Senate Bean Soup
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Senate Bean Soup

A bland but storied soup is always on the menu in the U.S. Senate.
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Jamaican Irish Moss Drink
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Jamaican Irish Moss Drink

Drinking algae has never been sexier.
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Moose Milk
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Moose Milk

Eggnog gone wild, brought to you by the Canadian Military.
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Blue Corn Mush
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Blue Corn Mush

Adding juniper ash to this traditional Navajo dish gives it as much calcium as a glass of milk.
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Egg Waffles
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Egg Waffles

These portable pancake sheets have a crispy, hollow side and a sweet, doughy side.
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Salep
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Salep

A flour made from orchid roots makes for a popular Turkish drink.
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Spaghetti Omelette Sandwich
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Spaghetti Omelette Sandwich

It's three meals in one!
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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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Tigernut Milk
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Tigernut Milk

When soaked and blended with water, the tigernut creates a nutritious nondairy beverage.
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Mir Space Station Dining Table
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Mir Space Station Dining Table

Cosmonauts and astronauts reheated food and formed bonds over this high-tech table.
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Democracy Sausage
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Democracy Sausage

Come to vote, leave with a sausage.
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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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Buckfast
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Buckfast

The caffeinated wine is made by British monks and loved by Scottish criminals.
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Yule Log Cake
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Yule Log Cake

These holiday cakes link Christmas to the Norse god of lightning.
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Pawpaw
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Pawpaw

The oldest fruit native to North America is probably the least known.
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Calçot
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Calçot

The Catalan green onion has its own festival.
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Celery Vase
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Celery Vase

Remembering a time when designated celery vases were prized centerpieces.
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Ul Boov
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Ul Boov

Mongolia's "shoe sole cake" has the ritual significance of a Christmas tree or family shrine.
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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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Maine Wild Blueberries
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Maine Wild Blueberries

The sweet, tiny wild berries are only available for two months each year.
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Salt Cellars
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Salt Cellars

These embellished containers didn’t just sit pretty on the table; they determined social standing.
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Needhams
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Needhams

A candy made with chocolate, coconut and ... mashed potatoes?
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Chocolate Fish
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Chocolate Fish

The sweet Kiwi treat that represents a token reward.
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