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  • Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans



    The Jelly Belly Candy Company, USA came up with these magical Harry Potter inspired flavors. Each Bertie Bott's 4.25 oz box holds 10 weird flavors such as vomit, earwax, earthworms, boogers and dirt, among others. The names certainly sound gross and according to people who have tasted it, each candy tastes like what it's supposed to be.

  • Ammonium Chloride Candy



    Ammonium chloride is naturally produced in volcanoes and it is normally used in making dry batteries. However, in Finland ammonium chloride is the main ingredient in "salamiakki", a Finnish candy. Sometimes, the Finnish also dissolve this candy into their vodka drinks.

  • Mutton Caramel Candy



    A Japanese food manufacturer in Hokkaido came up with the idea of producing the Genghis Khan Caramel, made of mutton extract. It is said that this candy tastes like normal caramel at first and then has a strange taste of BBQ mutton with garlic thereafter.

  • Vosges Exotic Candy Bars



    Vosges is an American chocolatier that has ventured into specialty chocolate with a twist of exotic spices. Vosges original exotic lineup includes "Naga", which is milk chocolate with Indian curry, coconut and "Red Fire", which is a mixture of dark chocolate with Mexican chipotle chili peppers and Ceylonese cinnamon.

  • Tasty Tuna Tidbit



    The Jane-Jane Tasty Tuna Tidbit is a Japanese fish candy made of tuna fish, soy sauce and sugar. It tastes and smells fishy.

  • Uncle Oinker's Savory Bacon Mints



    This mint is definitely not your ordinary breath refresher. Each mint tastes like salty, crispy bacon with a hint of mint. Each regular tin contains 100 pieces of mint.

  • Sunny Foods Mallow Pizza



    Sunny Products Development Ltd, USA came up with this marshmallow pizza complete with the all-time favourite marshmallow pizza toppings.What else?

  • Bacon Chocolate Bar



    A Chicago based chocolatier, Coco Rougue, created this bacon chocolate bar. It is actually made up of dark chocolate with pieces of crispy salty bacon evenly distributed inside the chocolate bar. The contrast tastes between the bittersweet chocolate and the salty bacon definitely makes this chocolate bar a unique product.

  • Mitarashi Dango Gummy



    A Japanese company was inspired by the famous Japanese festive snacks called the Mitarashi Dango, and he created these gummies. Mitarashi Dango is a glutonious rice snack, shaped into a ball, covered with a generous amount of sweet soy sauce. Whereas, the gummies are also shaped into small balls with a soft texture and salty soy sauce in the mid section.

  • Wasabi Chocolate



    This Japanese wasabi chocolate is made of white chocolate with horseradish. It tastes rather strange with the sweetness of the chocolate followed by the spicy horseradish aftertaste.
    • ]]>     Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:27:23 PST     Five Amusement Parks to Enjoy http://www.trifter.com/Practical-Travel/Travel-with-Kids/Five-Amusement-Parks-to-Enjoy.51559 For many of us, the summer has quickly come to an end. The thought of going to an amusement park sends chill down our spine. However, in the early winter season, amusement parks offer many different activities such as Halloween spooky haunted houses, and Christmas spectacular lighting events. Wherever you are, try to make it to one of these amusements for a fun and entertaining time.

    Six Flags, San Antonio, Texas

    Six Flags, Fiesta Texas offers a Fright Fest this Halloween and Holiday in the park. Check web site or call for time and day. The Tony Hawk's Big Spin roller coaster with whirling cars that drop, twist, and lift is a big hit for brave riders. The Superman Krypton Coaster spirals you through the air at 70 miles an hour. There are other entertainment events at the park if you are not into extreme rides.

    General admission is $46.99 for adults, $31.99 for 48 inches and under.

    Sea World, San Diego, California

    This is the first marine park, featuring wild life encounters, and killer whales shows as well as rides. It opens year round. Sea World offers sleepovers where you bring sleeping bags, pillows, and camp out next to the manatees, sharks, dolphins or Beluga whales. There are currently seven sleepover locations. Call or check web site for information. You can also book parties which include dinner and breakfast, and the price is $120 person.

    General admission is $57 for 10 years of age and over, $47 for 3 to 9 year-old.

    Mount Olympus Water and Theme Park, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

    The Olympus Water and Theme Park is open year round, since it offers both indoor and outdoor parks. There are 36 water slides, wave pool, kiddie area, 6 roller coasters, and 8 go-cart tracks. Disko offers speeding, spinning, and rotating for the thrill seekers. There are many other rides to meet all members of your family.

    If you buy your tickets online, it is only $23. Unlimited admission is $27, and children under 2 years of age are free.

    Hershey Park, Hershey, Pennsylvania

    Hershey Park offers Hershey Park in the Dark for Halloween, and Christmas Candy Lane in Hershey. This candy theme park has 10 gravity-defying coasters, and a Hershey museum.

    The Hershey Park will be a big hit for your children. The Christmas Candy Lane will be opened from mid-November through December. One million lights and holiday decorations will transform Hershey Park into a winter wonderland.

    General admission is $9.95 per person for operational rides and events. Take advantage of the 3-mile Hershey Sweet Lights spectacular display for $20 per car.

    Busch Gardens Europe, Williamsburg, Virginia

    Busch Garden has over 50 rides, 10 main stage shows, and a magical children's area. “Curse of DarKastle” ride won the park its best theme park in the world attraction in 2005. Busch Garden also won four consecutive awards as the “Favorite Theme Park.”

    From September 14 to October 28, the weekend nights turn spooky at Busch Garden Europe, which included in general admission. Haunted houses, ghouls, and rides through darkness, and chilling effects will give you a frightening atmosphere.

    General admission is $54.95 for 10-year-old and up, $47.95 for children from 3 to 9, and less than 2 years of age is free.

    Theme parks are not just for summer time any more. If you want to experience something different this year, these five destinations are worth to check out. Dress for the weather if you live in colder climax. It could be freezing when the sun goes down. Bring extra sweaters so you could enjoy the festivities in comfort.

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