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Americans seem to love fried foods and are willing to fry anything these days. But are you brave enough to try fried scorpions? These are actually quite popular and considered a delicacy in certain parts of China. They are said to be salty and crunchy and are sometimes even compared to a potato chip! Different variations of fried insects can be found all over Asia, such as the fried spider in Cambodia.

Dorilocos, or tostilocos, are a strange afterschool snack that have more of a kick than your typical bag of chips. There are many different types of this Mexican snack, ranging from slightly different to completely absurd. One variation of this street food features Nacho Cheese Doritos pork rinds, hot sauce, gummy bears, jicama, cucumber, carrots, peanuts, lime, and chili. This might sound strange and disgusting, but it is actually a national favorite.

Trying new things opens your mind to different possibilities.

Here are some of the most popular, wacky foods from

around the world that you should try.

wacky foods

By Ryann N.

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