The Italian island of Sardinia sits in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea, gazing at Italy from a distance. Surrounded by a 1,849-kilometer coastline of white sandy beaches and emerald waters, the ...

Cheese is a wonderful food. It's a core component of many meals, including some of my personal favorites. But not all cheese is good. In fact, some of it is downright terrifying—and even dangerous.

It's rare that someone suggests you eat a dish that is still wriggling. But on the Italian island of Sardinia, there's a delicacy that does just that. Unlike your standard cheeses that are fermented, ...

It might sound revolting, but in parts of the world, maggot-filled cheese is a prized delicacy with deep cultural roots. Known for its intense flavor and forbidden appeal, this controversial cheese ...

Sheep eyeball juice. Bull testicles. Maggot-infested cheese. American root beer. These are among the items considered palatable or even regarded as delicacies in some cultures that the Disgusting Food ...

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