More than a decade ago, NPR's Ari Shapiro attempted to eat a fermented Swedish herring calledsurströmming, one of the most pungent foods in the world. It did not go well. Twelve years later, on a ...

I’m taking on the infamous Surströmming challenge with my friend, Eli. This video documents the unforgettable taste test of ...

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Swedish Surströmming is illegal to open indoors or in public spaces, and it's customary to ask permission from neighbors even when opening it outdoors. It is banned by airlines due to fears it may ...

Surströmming, a fermented herring considered to be a famous delicacy in Sweden, is also known as one of the most pungent foods in the world. More than a decade ago, NPR's Ari Shapiro attempted to eat ...