The Icelandic “Delicacy”: Hákarl

It is — by far — the worst thing I have ever tasted in my life.

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I’m game to try about any food at least once and have been pleasantly surprised by some dishes that many consider disgusting. For instance, I had no idea that I would enjoy raw oysters, escargot, and chicken gizzards. However, some dishes I swore I would never try again include my husband’s meatloaf and…