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    1. Pig's Blood Cake; Taiwan

    In Taiwan, pig's blood cake is sold on a wooden stick and
    eaten like ice cream. Easily found at street markets, it's a
    sweet treat generally made from pig's blood and rice.



    2. Live Octopus; South Korea

    Unlike calamari which is dead and still, octopus in South
    Korea often arrives at the table alive and moving. Connoisseurs
    of the dish say it's best to eat quickly.



    3. Grasshopper; Uganda

    Caught during the rainy season and eaten cooked or raw, these
    are a perennial favorite. Sold with or without wings and legs,
    they are easily found at the local markets.



    4. Pigeon; France

    While considered a dirty street animal by many, this poultry
    dish is an expensive and much-loved delicacy that graces the
    plates of some of the country's finest restaurants. Considered to
    have a robust flavor, it still struggles to gain culinary
    acceptance in much of the world.



    5. Durian; Malaysia

    Some Malaysian hotels put up signs banning the durian. The
    ultra-strong aroma of this spiky fruit may turn off tourists, but
    many Malaysians love its doughy taste.



    6. Lutefisk; Norway

    Marinated in lye, this gummy fish takes days to prepare and
    is described as one of the most vile-tasting foodstuffs ever
    created. In spite of this less-than-tasty reputation, it remains
    hugely popular in this part of the world.



    7. Grubs; Australia

    These white, high-in-protein snacks are actually the larvae
    of moths and an important insect food of the desert, once a
    staple in the diets of some Aborigines.



    8. Snake Wine; Vietnam

    Said to have medicinal properties, this strong cocktail is
    best downed quickly. Not only is it made from snake blood, it's
    bottled with a snake inside and occasionally other creatures,
    like scorpions.



    9. Donkey; Italy

    Sliced and eaten much like prosciutto, this sandwich meat can
    be found -- and accidentally ordered -- fairly easily in the
    country's bars.



    10. Ostrich; South Africa

    Low in cholesterol and considered healthier than other meats,
    the ostrich is becoming more and more popular all over the world.
    Everything from ostrich burgers to omelettes made from the bird's
    eggs are turning up on menus.

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