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Old 12-08-2009, 11:52 AM   #3090
jinx
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Originally Posted by Radar View Post
I heard a comedian once say that Scottish food is mostly based on a dare, and he used haggis as an example. At some point in history, someone must have dared a guy to eat it.

I have a feeling it was similar with oysters. I love 'em, but I can't imagine the first guy to try one.
How about lobsters? I heard they used to grind them up to use as fertilizer before someone decided they were an excellent vehicle for butter consumption.
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