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5 – Casu Marzu, Sardinia
This Sardinian cheese is a cheese with a difference; it’s riddled with insect larvae. “Casu Marzu” means ‘rotten cheese’ and is most commonly referred to as ‘maggot cheese.’ It’s now banned for health reasons but can still be available on the black market in Sardinia and Italy.

The sheep’s milk cheese is basically Pecorino, which has had the larvae of the cheese fly, Piophila casei, introduced to it. Fermentation occurs as the larvae digest the cheese fats, and the texture becomes very soft with some liquid seeping out. The cheese has to be eaten when the maggots are still alive because when they are dead it is considered to be toxic.

Since the larvae can jump if they are disturbed, diners have to shield their eyes or place the cheese in a sealed paper bag until the maggots are starved of oxygen and die. Health issues have arisen in relation to Casu Marzu, including reports of allergic reactions and the danger of consuming cheese that has advanced to a toxic state. There’s also some risk of intestinal larval infection

4 – Balut, Phillipines
A bit like with a Kinder Surprise, you certainly will be surprised to open these eggs, though not in the same pleasant way as finding a toy inside. You get to eat your chicken and your egg at the same time with Balut.

Fertilized eggs are boiled just before they’re due to hatch, so your yolk oozes out followed by… a chicken (or duck) foetus. They are cooked when the foetus is anywhere from 17 days to 21 days depending on your preference, although when the egg is older the foetus begins to have a beak, claws, bones and feathers.

In Filipino culture Balut is almost as popular as the hot dog in America and street vendors yell out ‘Baluuuuuuut’ as they push their carts down the street. They are popularly believed to boost the libido and are also a hearty snack full of protein. Balut are usually guzzled down with beer and are prepared with a pinch of salt, lemon juice, black pepper and coriander, although some Balut eaters prefer it with chili and vinegar. The way to eat Balut is to crack open the egg, sip the broth and then eat the yolk and foetus…it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but apparently it’s delicious.

3 – Puffer fish, Japan
You’ve got to be careful with this delicacy or you might end up in the morgue. The deadly Puffer fish, or fugu, however is the ultimate delicacy in Japan even though its skin and insides contain the poisonous toxin todrotoxin, which is 1,250 times stronger than cyanide.

That’s why in Japan only expert chefs in licensed restaurants are allowed to prepare it. Otherwise you’re likely to become paralysed whilst still conscious and eventually die from asphyxiation because there is no known antidote.

Fifteen people died in Thailand when the fish was made illegal and people started dying it pink and passing it off as salmon.

2 – Fried tarantulas, Cambodia
Eensy weensy spider, climbing up the spout…if you suffer from arachnophobia you probably don’t want to try eating these eight legged monsters. They’re not tiny little house spiders, they’re great big tarantulas and you can buy them in the streets of Skuon, Cambodia.

They’re fried whole – legs, fangs and all. They were first discovered by starving Cambodians in the bloody, brutal days of the Khmer Rouge rule and have gone from being the vital sustenance of these people to a delicacy tourists come far and wide to try.

The black hairy arachnids found in the jungle around the market town of Skuon have become a source of fame and fortune for the region as bus loads of people stop to try them on their way to other places. They cost only a few cents and supposedly taste delicious, as they are best plucked straight from the burrow and pan fried with a bit of garlic and salt. They’re supposed to taste a bit like crickets or scrawny chickens and are crispy on the outside with a gooey body on the inside.

1 – Birds Nest Soup, China
You wouldn’t necessarily think a birds nest would be edible, but the Chinese use Swifts’ nests to make this soup, known as the ‘Caviar of the East’. Right now you’re probably imagining a nest made out of twigs and leaves, but Swiftlets make their nests predominantly out of saliva.

It’s something in the saliva of the bird that makes it have this unique gelatinous, rubbery texture and it’s one of the most expensive animal products consumed by humans. It’s expensive because the swiftlets build the nests during breeding season over a period of 35 days and nests can only be harvested around three times a year. The nests are typically built in coastal caves and collecting them is a treacherous process involving climbing and nimble skill, which adds to the hefty price tag.

With an increase in demand for birds nest soup however, manmade nesting sites are often constructed. Hong Kong and the US are the largest importers of birds’ nests and a bowl of soup can cost around $30 to $100 per bowl, whilst a kilo of nest can cost between $2,000 and $10,000. The soup has been a tradition for centuries and is believed to be nutritious in proteins and minerals and have aphrodisiac qualities.

There is absolutely more to this story. There must have been a reason why the police stopped them (whether for good or evil) and even called for backup. And there is also a reason why she allowed d matter to go like that after what happened. The full story will come out

Na wa o, so that means BBC posted on their site that NFF office was sealed based on hear say

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Your response was too late, the result is your fault I must say. U should have blocked the card immediately

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Price is 30k

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Hey guys, my friend's dog just gave birth to 6 cute puppies. She wants to sell off 4. Drop a msg if u interested. I'll try to be sharing the pictures as I get from her.

Diego Simeone has told Atletico Madrid he will leave the club and join Chelsea in the summer, according to reports in Spain. Ok Diario report that after four years in charge of the Rojiblanco, Simeone will leave as he wants a new challenge, while he is said to have been offered double his current wages by the Blues. Simeone enjoys a brilliant relationship with the fans at Vicente Calderon and wants to leave with his intentions known, through the front door. The former Argentina midfielder has won 151 of his 239 matches in four years in charge in the Spanish capital, leading the club to their first La Liga title in 18 years and also reaching the final of the Champions League. Source: www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/

Congrats to those that hav received d mail, for others, hold on 4 urs may still get to U. Try as much as u can to do d test by ur self so u won't waste time n money, practice as much as u can on SHL. Wish evribody d very best.

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Jobneeded12:
hey guys offer has been given for wealth managment o my friend got the offer

hey bro, sorry dis is comin so late buh pls, wads d offer of sc like pls. Tanks

All d Awards look right except next Rated. My 3cents

ammyxx:
couldn't attend...did u attend?

I didn't apply. My friend was invited for saturday, first interview

ammyxx:
another stage or same stage?

I beliv its d first interview. Hav u or oda pple done dia interview?

Heard interview is saturday

Looks like Gov. Aregbesola and his deputy

richgang:
I remember when I was still little I used to play, we will act a drama called "Mama and papa" I will be the papa and I will choose a girl I have been having crush on since as mama, then after the drama start, me the papa will now send our children to go buy snail, cos I know before they will see a snail will take up to one hour, so after they are gone, it will now be papa(me) and my crush( mama) all alone in the room, so I will now tell my crush (mama) to attend to me as her husband, .. I guess you guys knows the next step.....

I miss playing MAMA and PAPA

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I've had real passion for blogging and wanted to start but got a job which keeps me very busy, though I still write daily. Hope to start soon. Watch out

And the President is still there mute, a pity that GEJ was viewed as a hero after the elections.

MissJennifer:
I got the update mail buh yet to get any invite....ok ooo

me too. Let's just see wat apins 2moro

Ngizzey:
I ve checked my spam, aw long did it take yours to enter, buh still hope that it will enter, thanks.

it took 2-3hrs. Hold on, they'll surely contact u

Ngizzey:
I applied yesterday around 11 :40 nd up till now I ve not received my assessment link only got this from nd plz wot next or am I to see the link in my account or my mail

I beliv dats d initial mail dey send to confirm your application was successful, another mail will follow, also check your spam.

ifewunmy:
tanx,I av bin able to access my link

ok, nice one

ifewunmy:
I was not able to click d link from my mail,so I had to copy it to the web,bt it told me it does not match any document......I tink dere is a mistake with the link,can u send me ur link to cross check with mine so I can see where d mistake is

I beliv d links will be different cos it just teks u direct 2 ur own personalized page. Send me a Pm shaa, let's see aw we can sort it out

ifewunmy:
Please I am aving an issue assessing my online assessment......it's telling me my search does not match any document,I nid ur reply

have you clicked the link in d mail dey sent?