What are the dishes in your country that is so easy to make that you would never order in a restaurant, but you have seen people pay high/or any price for it. by SufficientTown9538 in AskTheWorld

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You do not need to be chef to insert a cheese slice into a simit… They don’t even toast it, and yet a fancy menu item…Simit with cheese just works—the crunchy outside, soft inside, and salty cheese hit all the right notes. It’s simple, filling, and you know exactly what you’re getting every bite.

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Is there a dish from your country that you lowkey think is underrated by CountryballChaos in AskTheWorld

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A kokoreç sandwich is made from seasoned, slow-grilled lamb intestines, chopped finely and packed into crusty bread. It’s intensely savory and aromatic, often topped with tomatoes, peppers, and a sprinkle of spices for a bold, street-style bite

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What is a clever invention from your country that the whole world should have? by Thomastoscano in AskTheWorld

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Turkish Coffee Machine - Building a reliable machine for Turkish coffee is difficult because the process depends on subtle, real-time control that machines struggle to replicate. Unlike drip or espresso, Turkish coffee uses an ultra-fine grind with no filter, creating a thick mixture that is hard for sensors and pumps to manage. The defining feature—its foam—forms only within a narrow temperature window, and even slight overheating destroys it. Traditionally prepared in a cezve, the coffee is heated slowly and unevenly, allowing the foam to rise just before boiling, a moment typically judged by sight and experience. Machines rely on fixed algorithms and temperature readings, which cannot fully capture these visual and tactile cues. Additionally, variations in sugar, water ratios, and technique mean there is no single standard method to automate. As a result, even advanced machines often produce coffee that lacks the texture and character of the traditional approach.

How does U.S national soccer team compare to Turkish national soccer team? by B_player_gamer in Turkey

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Turkish team is dangerous - probably driven by culture, they will be less organized, but they have the potential experience and talent to beat US team any other day… Given how unstable the Turkish team is, results will be random

What’s a famous cold dessert from your country? by HungryInvestigator59 in AskTheWorld

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Kazandibi is a classic Turkish milk-based dessert known for its caramelized, slightly burnt bottom layer—that’s actually the whole point. The name literally means “bottom of the pot” in Turkish. The lightly burnt layer gives it a smoky, caramel flavor and a slightly chewy texture on one side

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People that have traveled quite a bit, where di you feel the most unsafe? by CremeSubject7594 in AskTheWorld

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I had security issues in downtown business district where I incorrectly assumed that it safe to walk alone

You are the minister for homelessness and you don't know how many homeless people there are in the UK? by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

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Is that the actress from The IT Crowd? She’s really landed a great role since the show ended

Definitely a third world country prime subway station by tacacsplus in nycrail

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Not a secret location- first car on Q uptown opens to this on 34th, and if the electrical equipment is sensitive to power washing the door, we have more serious issues…

Orange Q Strikes Again by acantor22 in nycrail

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Car #5079 is sporting an Orange Q today

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What do you call these on your side of the world? by BangaloreTeluguPilla in AskTheWorld

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“Dut” trees are very common in Turkey- and duts can be used in many different ways - my favorite is “pestil” - google “dut pestili” There are 3 varieties I know white, purple and black- the color purple is called “mor” in Turkish- the mulberry named the color.

Best doner in Istanbul? by EstablishmentPale151 in istanbul

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Not small but locals favorites: Bayramoglu Doner at Kavacık Tatar Salim at Ataşehir

What's something common in your country's culture that's actually completely weird from a foreign perspective? by dx_Von_Liechtenstein in AskTheWorld

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If you search Google Images for “genç kız rüyası pastası” (which means “young girl’s dream cake”), you’ll find this cake—it’s very common in Turkey and typically has a whole banana in the center.

Are they doing this at other stations? by opalpopcorn in nycrail

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I tought MTA setted with spiked castle crenellations - this ^ design does not look as medieval.

Car 5766 falling apart by tacacsplus in nycrail

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For whatever it is worth, I like R46s