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Poutine

Food

Poutine — french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy — originated in rural Quebec in the late 1950s and became a national dish. Once considered humble truck-stop food, it is now served in high-end restaurants worldwide.

💡 The word "poutine" is Quebec slang that loosely means "mess." It was initially considered embarrassing — now it's a source of national pride.