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Extinct Eats

The Quest to Recreate a Lost and ‘Terrifying’ Medieval Mead

Bochet vanished for centuries, but meadmakers are bringing it back—at least in spirit.

Gemma Tarlach August 12, 2021

'Extinct' Apple Varieties Are Actually Everywhere

10 were discovered over just the last few months.

Matthew Taub April 17, 2020

When the Māori First Settled New Zealand, They Hunted Flightless, 500-Pound Birds

The magnificent moa is no more.

Anne Ewbank June 14, 2019

Loggerhead

In the Colonial era, a red-hot iron rod warmed drinks, ignited cannons, and cauterized wounds.

Orbitz

This drink hasn't been produced since the late nineties, but still has a cult following.

Hartford Election Cake

These massive, booze-filled cakes once made voting sweet.

Reddi-Bacon

From the makers of Reddi-Wip, instant bacon that would destroy your toaster.

Vin Mariani

Presidents and popes loved this cocaine-infused wine.

The Original McDonald's French Fry

The beef fat–fried version that first caught Ray Kroc's eye is now extinct.

Artificial Asses' Milk

Donkey milk was once so coveted that people used snails to make an artificial version.

Tutankhamun Ale

This beer was popular more than 3,000 years ago.