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Charles Darwin -

During his voyages, the pioneering naturalist frequently encountered unfamiliar creatures and two particular animals caught his attention.

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Armadillo and puma -

According to Darwin, armadillo resembled and tasted like duck, and he considered puma to be "the best meat ever tasted."

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George Washington -

The first President of the United States was fond of a peculiar condiment that appears strange to us nowadays, but was quite common in colonial America.

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Mushroom ketchup -

The condiment, consisting of mushrooms, anchovies, and horseradish, gained popularity with 18th-century soldiers.

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Charlie Chaplin -

The famous actor and filmmaker from the silent film era had a fondness for stews, especially those made with a distinctive animal part.

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Stewed tripe -

Chaplin found stewed tripe the most delicious, while he also enjoyed lamb stew and curry. It's better than eating a boot, at least. 

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Helen Keller -

Helen Keller, an author and political activist, achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first deaf-blind individual to obtain a bachelor of arts degree in the United States. Interestingly, she held a fondness for a quintessentially American staple.

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Hot dogs -

According to reports, Keller's secretary didn't keep hot dogs around Keller because she wouldn't eat anything else if given the option.

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Winston Churchill -

The well-known British Prime Minister had a liking for a delicacy that has now been banned in several locations.

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Turtle soup -

He enjoyed the delicious broth so much that he carried it with him while traveling. However, turtle soup has become prohibited in several locations due to the threatened or endangered status of numerous turtle species.

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King Henry I -

The king of England in the 12th century dined on peculiar, jawless creatures.

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Lamprey -

According to reports, the king passed away from feasting on too many lampreys one evening, against medical advice.

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Henry VIII -

The King of England, renowned for his numerous divorces, was equally famous for his fondness for food. He delighted in a range of dishes, from traditional English fare to the tantalizing flavors of distant lands.

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Beaver tails -

Some of his preferred dishes included barbecued beaver tails, swan, whale, and peacock, though he also enjoyed chickens, pigs, and cows.

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Alfred Hitchcock -

The renowned filmmaker despised eggs. He once revealed, "I'm frightened of eggs, worse than frightened; they revolt me." Nevertheless, he did consume them as a component of his preferred dish.

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Ham pie -

Hitchcock had a fondness for pies, enjoying them in various forms. However, his personal preference was a wheat crust pie filled with ham, eggs, salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and milk.

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Frederick II -

The ruler during the Middle Ages was known for being difficult to work with. However, a way to establish rapport with him was through food, as he was renowned for his fondness of sweets.

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Candied violets -

The Holy Roman Emperor loved to eat candied violets whenever possible.

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -

Mozart, a renowned composer of the classical period, had a fondness for food and drink. His wife defended his indulgence by stating that his "undisciplined and excessive eating and drinking" were permissible as he did not suffer from other internal health issues.

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Liver dumpling and sauerkraut -

Mozart had a preference for liver dumplings, fried in butter, and accompanied by a generous portion of sauerkraut.

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Cleopatra -

The Egyptian ruler gained renown for her unique dinner parties, featuring tasty cuisine drenched in extra-virgin olive oil, light cheeses, veggies, beans, cereals, and fragrant herbs.

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Stuffed pigeon -

Regarding her preferred meal, Cleopatra took pleasure in consuming stuffed pigeon alongside seasonal vegetables, bean soup, and soups comprising barley and spelt.

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Albert Einstein -

Despite his quirks, the renowned physicist possessed a rather ordinary preference in cuisine.

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Pasta -

His preferred meal was spaghetti without meat, reflecting his choice for vegetarianism.

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Abraham Lincoln -

The food preferences of the 16th President of the United States reflected his strong American identity.

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Apple, coffee, bacon and corn cake -

Lincoln had a taste for uncomplicated dishes. His most loved fruits were apples, usually accompanied by a glass of milk during lunchtime, while for breakfast he relished bacon and coffee. Regarding corn cakes, it is said that he devoured them "as fast as two women could make them."

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Mark Twain -

The well-known writer of 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' compiled a record of meals he longed for during his international travels, featuring one dish mentioned repeatedly.

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Oysters -

Twain expressed his regret at not being able to get fried oysters, stewed oysters, oyster soup, oysters roasted in the shell, and Blue Points on the half shell, a renowned American oyster.

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Napoleon Bonaparte -

The famous French Revolution statesman and military leader brought along his personal chef during military expeditions. It is said that the chef originated a widely known culinary creation after a battle in 1800.

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Chicken Marengo -

According to reports, the dish was conceived by chef Dunand following the Battle of Marengo. Due to a lack of butter for roasting the bird, he resorted to frying chicken in olive oil with tomatoes and onions.

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Herbert Hoover -

The 31st President of the United States demonstrated unwavering traditionalism, particularly in his culinary predilections.

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Sweet potatoes -

Hoover reportedly joined a Thanksgiving meal in Brussels in 1915, where he indulged in imported turkey and sweet potatoes. Ever since, sweet potatoes remained a regular presence on his table, even during his presidency at the White House in the subsequent years.

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Ludwig van Beethoven -

The renowned composer had a preference for a modest yet significant dish that he cherished.

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Bread soup with eggs -

According to Beethoven, "anyone who tells a lie has not a pure heart, and cannot make a good soup." The esteemed composer had a particular fondness for bread soup enriched with 10 to 12 sizable eggs. Additionally, he savored noodles prepared with cheese and butter.

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Oscar Wilde -

The Irish poet and playwright had an appreciation for indulging in fine dining and had a particular preference for extravagant food.

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Roasted duck -

Wilde had a particular fondness for "wild duck, maintenon cutlets, even red mullet sometimes, green butter, and pulled bread."

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Virginia Woolf -

The innovator of stream of consciousness had a talent for describing lavish meals in her work. This was likely due to her belief that food played a vital role in igniting creativity. She held a particular affection for French cuisine.

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Beef daube Provençal -

One of her preferred dishes was Boeuf en Daube a la Niçoise, also known as Beef Daube Provençal. It consisted of beef, green onions, and various vegetables accompanied by red wine.

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Julius Caesar -

Wining and dining was a staple of Roman culture and its most famous figure was no exception. One of his favorite dishes is still quite popular today.

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Pork shoulder -

He enjoyed pork shoulders cooked with apples, onions, honey, vinegar, red wine, spices, and anchovy sauce instead of salt.

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Ernest Hemingway -

After spending numerous years in exile in France, the renowned American author developed a fondness for the cuisine of his newfound home.

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Seafood -

Hemingway relished the finest oysters, fish, and shrimp he could have it, ideally from Paris, accompanied by a bottle of wine.

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Andy Warhol -

The famous artist's quirks also influenced his culinary choices.

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Sweets -

The prominent figure of pop art possessed an insatiable love for sweets, devouring entire birthday cakes single-handedly.

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Martin Luther King Jr. -

The renowned advocate for Civil Rights hailed from the Southern region.

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Fried chicken -

His preferred meal consisted of fried chicken, ham, sweet potatoes, complemented by two types of greens and Crowder peas. For dessert, he would indulge in sweet potato pie.

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Benito Mussolini -

The Italian dictator is not widely recognized for his culinary preferences as he is for his fascist beliefs. Nonetheless, his favorite food choice is equally peculiar.

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Raw garlic -

Mussolini had a fondness for consuming raw garlic, often adding it to salads that were garnished with olive oil.

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