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Fried Tarantulas

In Cambodia, large spiders called tarantulas are seasoned with spices and deep-fried until crispy.

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Fugu

In Japan, the poisonous pufferfish, known as fugu, is carefully prepared to remove its toxins. Its blood is washed thoroughly several times before consumption.

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Bat Paste

In Indonesia, bats are cooked with herbs and spices.

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Balut

In the Philippines, duck eggs are boiled and eaten when the embryo inside is partially developed.

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Smalahove

In Western Norway, a sheep's head is boiled and eaten whole.

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Palolo Worm

In the Pacific Islands, worms that emerge during temperature changes in the sea are caught and cooked.

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Escamoles

In Mexico, larvae are cooked and eaten.

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Cobra Heart

In Vietnam, a cobra is killed, and its blood and heart are mixed with alcohol and consumed.

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Casu Marzu

In Italy, cheese is made from sheep's milk. Live insect larvae are introduced to this cheese, and it is consumed along with the wriggling larvae.

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Jelly Moose Nose

In Alaska, the nose of an animal called a jelly moose is cut off, roasted over a fire, and eaten.

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