Ready for a lesson in shock culture? The gallery features a range of global innovations in "extreme culture," giving you insight into the different ways in which adrenaline junkies from around the world get their fix. These acts range from consuming potentially lethal foods to engaging in dangerous extreme sports. To other people, extreme can mean spending obscene amounts of money on ultra luxury getaways, and for others it means getting over-the-top tattoos and piercings; everyone has their own ideas when they're looking for a rush.
The listed foods, for example, are actually consumed around the world, some still avoided by locals, but the majority eaten as mainstream dietary delicacies. In Asia, for example, eating jelly fish isn't that bizarre, so jelly fish ice cream really only shocks those in the west. Blow fish, on the other hand, is considered an "extreme" food even in Japan, from which the fish are harvested.
Take a look at some of the most interesting, extreme thrills from around the world.
47 Adrenaline Rush Extremes
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Extreme Body Modification
Twin Amputates Arm To Give His Brother Third Arm
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Top 25 Innovative Tattoos + Tongue Tattoos
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Pierced Dimples
Pixie Cheeks
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Killer Heels
Cruel Designer Shoes
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Powerisers
Jumping Stilts
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Souped-Up Surf Boards
PowerSki JetBoard Makes Wave Riding Motorized
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Extreme Ballerina Heels 2
Christian Louboutin Fetish Shoes
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Jumbo-Sized Schnitzel & Burgers
Waldgeist Restaurant
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Tailgate Dining
The Exhaust Cooked Burger
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Extreme Wheelchair Tricks
Including Wheelchair Half Pipe
36
World's Highest Bungee Jump
Macau Tower is 764 Ft Up
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Spring-Soled Bouncing Shoes
Kangoo Jumps
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Ostrich Racing
33
HangBoarding
Trapeze Bolted to a Snowboard
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$200,000 Extreme Valentine's Day Getaway
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Extreme Hotels
Luxury For Adrenaline Junkies + Building Itself is a Climbing Wall
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Science-Fusion Cuisine
Molecular Gastronomy at the Fat Duck
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Daredevil Soccer Stunts
Cesc FÃ bregas for Nike T90
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Adventure Travel Top Gun Style
Fly Your Own L-39 Jet Fighter
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Train Surfing
Danish YouTube Daredevil Gets Smashed
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Extreme Tourism Part II
Diving With Crocodiles
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Pickled Pigs Lips and Other Edible Atrocities
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Extreme Origami
Is Paper Folding A Sport?
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Fly By Wire
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Amazing GPS Sports Glove
Verva Vie Sports Gauntlet
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Extreme Stunt YouTube Ads
Kobe Bryant Jumps Over Aston Martin for Nike
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Extreme Tourism
Swimming With Sharks
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Weird Food Trends and Daredevil Delicacies
What's On The Menu?
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Extreme Sport Tea
House Cafe Tea Packaging
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Top 29 Underwater Innovations, From Deep Sea Golf to Fashion Photography
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Liquified Rotten Cheese
Blue Stilton Milk Shake
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3-in-1 Sports Gear
Zerofra 360
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Extreme AdverStunts
Kobe Jumps over Snakes for Nike
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Turbine Jet Packs for the Masses?
Jet Pack International Makes it Possible
12
Backpack Planes
The EXO-Wing
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Extreme Eating
Consider A Side Of Beak With That Rice
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Pen Spinning Tournaments
16 Year Old Japanese Champion
9
Extreme Moonlit Activities
Volcano Hikes, Night Safaris, After-Dark Markets
8
Edible Insects
Entomophagy
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Extreme Climate Change Protest
Greenpeace Jumps On Airplane
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World's Spookiest Spots
Haunted Travel Picks
5
Top 7 Innovations in Extreme Sports Photography
4
Luxury Fantasy Camps
An $11 Billion Industry
3
Skydiving Into Another Plane
2
Ultra Deadly Meals
Tiger Fugu
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Escalator Skiing
Extreme Ski Stunt Video Is A YouTube Hit
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Fantasy Energy Drink Activations
Monster Energy Ultra Taps Pinky for a New Brand Activation
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
French Fry-Shaped Pop-Ups
McDonald's Fry-Thru Only Serves Medium Fries & International Sauces
Rave-Inspired At-Home Manicures
Rave Nailz Boasts a Variety of Eye-Catching Nail Designs
Gelatin Dessert Jelly Beans
JELL-O Jelly Beans Feature the Flavors of the Brand's Desserts
Travel-Friendly Skincare-as-Makeup
MILK MAKEUP Debuted the BOUNCE and JUICY TONES Lip + Cheek Line
Deep Sea Funerals
Mondial Boasts Another Way to Scatter the Ashes of Loved Ones
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
Koka's Unique Christmas Countdown Shares 12 Comforting Meals
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Flower-Infused Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Just Debuted Its Eat Your Flowers Series
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Mesmerizing Avant Garden Collections
Sprayground Unveils New Range with a New Handbag Silhouette
Provocative Spread Pop-Ups
The Marmite Dark Room Entices Gen Z to Experience an Iconic Spread
Decadent Yogurt Snacks
The 'Cultured Creme' Yogurt Range is Free Of Artificial Ingredients
AI-Created Energy Drinks
AI Created and Tasted Its Own Energy Drink, Hell Energy
NYC-Inspired Nail Polishes
The Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Concrete Jungle Collection Has 10 Shades
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges
Omaha Steaks Offers Free Lifetime Burgers in Exchange for a Tattoo
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Chocolate-Inspired Restaurant Menus
Lindt and Gia Offer a Decadent Dark Chocolate Experience
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Ocean-Themed Restaurant Menus
The Outback Steakhouse Great Barrier Eats Menu Arrives This Month
Gut Health Museums
Activia's What the Gut Museum Educates the Public
Antarctic Krill Meats
Antarctic Krill Meat is Touted as "the World's New Superfood"
Emotional Utility Beverages
These Canned Drinks Deliver Refreshment and a Euphoric Boost
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Temporary Tooth Tattoos
Hismile's SmileStika Enhances Teeth with a Touch of Whimsy
Kelp-Infused Hot Sauces
Barnacle Foods' Bullwhip Kelp Hot Sauce is Nutritious & Uniquely Flavorful
Elevated Condiment Pop-Ups
Ennismore & the Kraft Heinz Company are Sharing a Taste of Heinz 57
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Water Digital Wallet Loyalty Cards
Liquid Death Has Introduced the Liquid Death Country Club
Beer-Cooled Summer Jackets
Tiger Beer is Introducing the Beer-Infused 'Tiger Summer Puffer'
Lobster-Shaped Chocolates
Bixby Chocolate's Chocolate Lobsters Turn Dinner into Dessert
Globally Inspired Sandwich Menus
Subway Canada Has Introduced Four New Globally Inspired Subs
Spicy Aphrodisiac Drinks
G Spot Beverages Launched a Passionfruit Habanero Drink with Netflix
Instant Noodle-Inspired PCs
Aftershock Presents a New Range of Food-Themed Computer Designs
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
Experiential Kimchi Pop-Ups
The Jongga Flavourverse is an Immersive Destination Devoted to Kimchi
Indoor Surfing Bars
Groundswell is a Newly Opened Destination to Eat, Drink, and Surf
Chef-Inspired Seafood Snacks
Scout's Bold Flavors & Packaging Makes Fish a Take-Anywhere Snack
TV Tray-Inspired Ice Creams
The Hungry Dad Father’s Day Tray is a Deceptive Dessert
Dipping-Friendly Chocolate Products
Endangered Species Chocolate Dip N Joy Comes in Three Flavors
Slasher-Inspired Energy Products
G Fuel Debuted the Hack ‘n Slash Collector’s Box for Halloween
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Meme-Inspired Sauces
Heinz's Limited-Edition Sauce Drops Revisit Fleeting Moments of Fame
Longevity-Boosting Frozen Meals
Blue Zones Kitchens Makes the Blue Zone Diet Accessible
Licorice Pop-Up Shops
Lakrids by Bülow is on a Mission to Make People Love a Divisive Treat
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Immersive Holographic Zoos
Hologram Zoo Lets Visitors Interact with Animals Like Never Before
Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions
The Everlasting Plastics Exhibition Explores Plastic Dependency
Cinematic Chocolate Experiences
Hershey's Great Candy Expedition Offers an Immersive Experience
Spicy Candy Challenges
Eating a Sour Punch Ghost Pepper Roulette Pack May Be a Trick or a Treat
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Mystery Milk Beverages
Milk2Go's Mystery Flavour Challenges Canadians to Guess the Newest Release
Multi-Sensory Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Extremes Start Off Sour or Spicy and Transition to Sweet
Hydrating Festival Pop-Ups
evian's Club Hydration Refreshes Festival-Goers
Plant-Based Raw Seafoods
Green Surf Future Fish Comes in Three Varieties
Luxe Fast Food Meals
Shake Shack's The Truffle Table Takes Cues from Fine Dining
Global Cuisine Baby Foods
Serenity Kids World Explorer Comes in Five International Flavors
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Globally Inspired Jelly Beans
BRACH'S Desserts of the World Jelly Beans Explore Global Flavors
Edible Cocktail Bites
Bombay Sapphire Teamed Up with UK Bars to Create Gin-Infused Jelly Cubes
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Street Art-Style Gummy Packaging
These Jolly Rancher Gummies Packs Were Created with Local Artists
Virtual Car Meetups
7-Eleven is Inviting Fans to Meet Virtually in Fortnite
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Superfood Jelly Snacks
These Vegan-Friendly Jelly Desserts are Flavorful Textured Snacks
Wacky Ice Cream Games
Kitten Games is a New Line of Tabletop Games for Kids
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Exclusive Luxury Jeweled Eggs
Bugatti and Asprey Unveil a Collection of Precious Metal Objet Eggs
Personality-Packed Boba Beverages
Krak Boba's Menu Welcomes Newcomers to the World of Bubble Tea
Chocolate Tasting Flights
jcoco Curated Tasting Sets of Milk & Dark Milk Chocolate Flights
Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
Serendipity3 & PEEPS Teamed Up to Create an Easter Beverage
Sporty Solo Travel Platforms
SurfYogaBeer is a New York City-based Active & Social Travel Company
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs
Atelier Nomadic Designs the Canopy of the Overwater Restaurant
Educational Candy Toy Products
Yowie Baby Animals Put a Spotlight on Endangered Wildlife
Savory Insect Snacks
This Cricket-Based Bites Are Delicious, Nutritious and Sustainably Sourced
Sporty All-Inclusive Retreats
Rise Up Surf Retreats Offers a Unique and Holistic Experience
Personality-Inspired Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak's Smart Packaging Leads Fans to a Personality Test
Worldly Paint Collections
Dstrezzed x We are WOW Makers Shares Travel-Inspired Hues
Fried Noodle Confections
The Onyx Mi Goreng Chocolate Bar Fuses Savory and Dark Chocolate Flavors
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Sweet-and-Sour Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Launches the 'Extremes' Line Starring Three Fruity Flavors
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Superfood Hydration Refreshments
Joyburst Renew Hydration Has Vitamins and Electrolytes
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Gut-Friendly Kombucha Campaigns
Health-Ade's Thrill Your Gut Highlights the Benefits of Kombucha
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Spicy Tropical Iced Teas
Yogen Früz's Pineapple Lychee Habanero Tea is a CNE 2023 Exclusive
Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows
Beverly Fishman Presents the Something for the Pain Exhibition
Extra Indulgent Ice Cream Bars
Perry's Ice Cream Makes Super-Premium, Portion-Controlled Treats
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Confectionary Graffiti Murals
The Jolly Rancher Gummies with Vibrant Street Art Designs Debuted
Asian-Themed Burger Debuts
White Castle Introduces the New Asian-Inspired Flavors for its Sliders
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Fruit-Sweetened Chocolate Products
The Wild West Chocolate Line Has Nine Varieties
Thai-Style Iced Espressos
ES YEN COFFEE is a Standout Coffee Creation from Thailand
Appetite-Curbing Vibrating Pills
This Pill Stimulates the Stomach's Stretch-Sensitive Receptors
Candy-Inspired Hydration Powders
XTEND Debuts a Collaboration with Airheads for Three New Flavors
Lickable Sour Candy Drinks
World of Sweets Partners with Zed Candy on the New 'Screamers Big Lick'
Handcrafted Energy Drinks
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Launched Three Naturally Energizing Beverages
Adventurous Jelly-Style Candies
Fruit-tella Jellies Now Come in Two New Format Options
Exotic Vacation Services
Down Under Endeavors Provides Experiences for All Types of People
Spooky Ice Cream Collections
Salt & Straw's Scoops & Skulls Series Shares Halloween Ice Creams
Provocative Caviar Brands
For National Caviar Day, the Caviar Category is Being Boldly Reinvented
Asian Cuisine Seafood Products
Young's Seafood Taste of Asia Range Includes Four Options
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Hobby-Funding Sweepstakes
Starburst's Pink Passion Protection Program Fuels Creativity with Cash
Global Ice Bath Directories
IceBathList.com Helps People Find Cold Plunges Wherever They Are
Raw Anti-Inflammatory Juice Shots
EXALT Juice Shots Come in Two Options to Improve Recovery
Austria-Inspired Snack Boxes
Universal Yums Boast Snack Adventures from Around the World
Exclusive Energy Drink Flavors
These G FUEL Products are Only at The Vitamin Shoppe
Jelly-Filled Chocolate Egg Candies
Dexters Dynaegg Blends Tastes, Textures and Ingredients
Extra Indulgent Ice Creams
This Perry's Ice Cream Line Encourage People to Treat Themselves
Elevated Sushi Offerings
Kura Sushi Revolving Sushi Bar Introduces New Menu Items
Cell-Cultured Unagi Eels
Forsea Foods Ltd. Unveils the First Cell-Cultured Eel for Asian Chefs
Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals
Mongolia's Snow and Ice Festival Runs Until the End of January
Cultivated Caviar Pearls
CellMEAT's Cell-Based Caviar is a Sustainably, Less Fishy Alternative
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
African Ready Meal Collections
Oja Launches the 'Home Comforts' African Ready Meal Line
Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Tomokazu Matsuyama Unveils 'Episodes Far From Home' Exhibition
Multi-Lingual Food Label Scanners
Food Avoidance Scanner Helps Travelers and Dietary Restrictions
Shark-Themed Donut Collections
Duck Donuts Created a Shark Assortment for Shark Week
Locally Driven Travel Agencies
On the Go Tours Offers Authentic Lodgings and Luxury Accommodations
Elevated Frozen Seafood Products
The Young's Seafood Gastro Range Now Includes Two New Products