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So do you often refer to yourself as an adventurous foodie? Been there gobbled that? Well, here is a whimsical list, capable of putting any self-proclaimed foodie worth his salt to shame. And in case you have already tried any of these dishes, then… what the hell is wrong with you? Pig’s Blood Cake from Taiwan Swine flu has got nothing to do with pigs; it’s official. Pork blood is the prime ingredient of the blood cake and it is mostly eaten with sticky Taiwanese rice. Roadside vendors often serve it on a wooden stick and coat it with fresh peanut powder. It may look like your usual Popsicle but this is not a melt-in-your-mouth sugary delight. pig-blood-cake_articlepage_240.jpgOrtolan Bunting Just 16 centimetres in length, this pretty songbird has a greenish grey head and a striking yellow body. Eaten at one go - bones, wings, et al, Ortolan has a special mention in Larousse Gastromonique, the world famous French food gospel. Though it is illegal to sell these little birdies, it isn’t against the law to relish them. Traditionally the bird is caught and kept in a cage for about four days, where it is overfed to make it three times its size. After stuffing it to the brim, ortolan is drowned in cognac and roasted to make it crunchy. articlepage2_240.jpgSugar Ants and Kangaroo Tail Surfing, shopping and playing with koala bear is what Australia Down Under is known for. But did you know that Australians absolutely love to relish sugar ants and kangaroo tails! Known to taste like sugary candies, these ants are often eaten during special occasions in Aussie land. A recent report by Greenpeace suggested that eating kangaroo meat will help Australia in controlling its carbon footprint. In addition, it is considered to be a delicious superfood. Now all you need to do is muster up some courage… articlepage1_240.jpgCanned Monkey Meat Going by the evolution, eating our ancestors may not sound like the best idea. But that doesn’t stop Africans from having canned monkey meat every now and then. Some eateries in Africa, also dish out smoked monkey meat in various sauces; tomato sauce, peanut sauce, etc. Take your pick! monkey-meat_articlepage_240.jpgLutefisk This gummy fish has received both good and bad reviews over the years. Vile, yet popular in the whole of Norway, preparing lutefisk by marinating it in lye can be quite an effort. lutefisk_articlepage_240.jpgCalf Brains If you thought kangaroo’s tail was eerie, this one will blow your mind. Savoured in France and Mexico, baby cow’s brain can be labelled a controversial dish. A lot of locals refrain from trying it out because they fear getting “Mad Cow Diseaseâ€. articlepage_2401.jpg Horsemeat If riding a galloping horse is one of your hobbies, then you are not going to like this one. Horsemeat is lean and delicious. Served all over Europe, this one definitely gets thumbs up. horse-meat_articlepage_240.jpgDog Meat Visit China or Korea and you will be amazed to know that your friendly pooch is not considered a loyal pet here. The methods used, however, to kill the dogs are brutal and inhumane. Many North American animal protection organizations are fighting to ban these practices. hot-diggity-dog-articlepage_240.jpg Any one tried any of these...do share your experience of eating (lets say) unusual food

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I am curious' date=' whats the difference between eating regular meat (chicken, pork, beef and all other things mentioned in this thread) and eating human flesh. Why is such a big deal made out of cannibalism?[/quote'] The fact that the guy next to you may be thinking you'll be a delightful snack doesn't creep you out even a little?
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The fact that the guy next to you may be thinking you'll be a delightful snack doesn't creep you out even a little?
Not everyone who eats beef of pork go hunting for pigs and cows. People try all these disgusting dishes (starting from Buffalo's testis to horse penises) in the name of tasting exotic delicacies. Why cant such a thing be done for human flesh too?
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Not everyone who eats beef of pork go hunting for pigs and cows. People try all these disgusting dishes (starting from Buffalo's testis to horse penises) in the name of tasting exotic delicacies. Why cant such a thing be done for human flesh too?
All meat that is eaten is from animals that are killed specifically for that purpose. People don't even eat animals that died due to any other reason. So you want to start human meat production by butchering humans in factories ?
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