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Gelato, Italy - Probably one of the most famous types of ice cream around the world, the gelato is known for its smooth, creamy texture, and variety of flavors.

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Gelato, Italy - The frozen delicacy is known to be around since at least the 16th century.

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Stir-fried/rolled ice cream, Thailand - Also known as I Tim Pad, this ice cream is originally from Thailand, and is made by spreading an ice cream mixture and flavor syrup on a plate at sub-zero temperature.

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Stir-fried/rolled ice cream, Thailand - This freezes a sheet of ice cream, which is then rolled using a spatula and served.

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99 Flake, United Kingdom - The 99 is a British classic. It consists of soft vanilla ice cream served in a cone with a flake chocolate bar inserted.

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99 Flake, United Kingdom - Cadburys developed the famous chocolate flake in 1920. The 99 can be found in pretty much any ice cream van around the UK.

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Dondurma, Turkey - Serving Turkish ice cream is an art form in itself. Unlike regular ice cream, its made from goat's milk, mastic (a resin) and salep (a type of flour).

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Dondurma, Turkey - This gives the Dondurma a chewy texture and makes it very stretchy and moldable. Ice cream vendors can often be seen performing tricks with Turkish ice cream. 

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Spaghettieis, Germany - Yes, it looks like a plate of spaghetti, and that's how it's supposed to look! It's essentially ice cream pasta with sauce on top.

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Spaghettieis, Germany - Reportedly, before the ice cream became famous across the country, it made many children cry. Who would want a plate of spaghetti for dessert, right?

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Jipangyi, South Korea - These are actually the cones that are then filled with ice cream. They're made from corn.

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Jipangyi, South Korea - Although originally from South Korea, these j-shaped tubes can also be found in other countries around Asia.

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Kulfi, India - Making this traditional Indian delicacy involves simmering milk for many hours to get a thick, creamy texture.

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Kulfi, India - Cardamom, pistachio, saffron, and honey are some of the flavors that you can find in this Indian classic. 

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Akutaq, Alaska (US) and Canada -

While it might not seem like Alaska or Canada is cold enough without frozen treats, the local Akutaq is a worthwhile exception.

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Akutaq, Alaska (US) and Canada -

This delicacy, traditionally from western Alaska and northern Canada, is made with local animals' fat (e.g. seal, moose, walrus, fish, etc.) and mixed with berries.

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Mochi ice cream, Japan - A twist on the traditional Japanese sweet rice cakes, these are essentially balls of ice cream wrapped in mochi dough.

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Mochi ice cream, Japan - These bite-sized ice creams come in a variety of flavors, including green tea.

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Frozen yogurt, United States - Also known as "froyo," this supposedly healthier alternative to the traditional ice cream became hugely popular in the US and in many other countries around the world.

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Frozen yogurt, United States - The tangy flavor and low-fat content is what makes many people opt for these.

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Ais kacang, Malaysia / Singapore - Also known as ABC (short for Air Batu Campur), this cold dessert is very popular in both Malaysia and Singapore.

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Ais kacang, Malaysia / Singapore - These were originally made with shaved ice and red beans, but throughout the years, many other ingredients have been added.

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Paletas, Mexico - These frozen popsicles are made with fresh fruit. There are essentially two versions, those made with water/juice and those made with milk/cream.

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Paletas, Mexico - These are so important in Mexican culture, that in Tocumbo you'll even find a giant statue of a paleta!

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Frozen custard, United States - This is essentially ice cream with eggs added. The result? A denser, thicker ice cream. 

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Frozen custard, United States - Originally created in Coney Island back in 1919, frozen custard eventually became very popular all over the country, especially in the Midwest. 

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Sorbetes, Philippines -

These popular ice creams are sold by street vendors in the Philippines. 

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Sorbetes, Philippines - These are usually served on wafers, sugar cones, or even bread buns.

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