American cuisine is bold, innovative, and sometimes... downright baffling. For every barbecue brisket and apple pie, there’s a dish that makes even the most patriotic diner pause and wonder, “Why?” ...

Every country has its culinary quirks — dishes that locals adore but foreigners can barely look at, let alone eat. What one culture calls a delicacy, another might call a dare. From fermented seafood ...

According to Food and Wine, most foreigners don't find Hershey's chocolate appealing because many of them claim it tastes like vomit. This harsh judgment stems from a specific chemical compound used ...