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Category: Extraordinary Food
Hákarl: Rotten Shark Dish That Outsmells Your Worst Nightmares
Imagine taking a bite of meat that smells like a mop bucket, tastes like a sock…
Corn’s Dirty Little Secret: Why This Blue-Black Fungus Is Mexico’s Culinary Gold
It looks like a corn cob caught the plague — swollen, bulbous, and dusted with charcoal…
Grilling the Unexpected: Chile’s ‘Udderly’ Surprising Delicacy
When most people think of barbecue, they picture thick-cut steaks, sizzling sausages, maybe a few ribs…
Edible Icon: The Story Behind the $88,000 ‘Cheetozard’
In a world where art aficionados splurge millions on abstract masterpieces, who could have predicted that…
The Onion Oracle: Italy’s Wildest Weather Ritual That Defies Science
In the dead of winter, under the glow of an ancient moon, an Italian woman stands…
Funky, Sour, & Ancient: World’s Oldest Cheese Uncovered in China
Beneath the unrelenting sands of China’s Taklamakan Desert, a discovery unlike any other has stunned archaeologists,…
A Royal Slice: How a Piece of Cake Defied Time
In November 1947, the world watched as Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrated their wedding in…
Balut: ‘Worst-Rated’ Egg Dish Loved by Millions
In the lively streets of the Philippines, as evening settles in, a familiar call rings out:…
The $6.2-Million Banana That Baffled the World
A banana duct-taped to a wall. For most, it’s a 25-cent snack or perhaps a gag…