According to Merriam-Webster, Fugu is “any of various very poisonous puffer fishes that contain tetrodotoxin and that are used as food in Japan after the toxin-containing parts are removed.” It’s not unheard of for people to actually die after eating these lethal, odd looking fish. “Therefore, it must be carefully prepared to remove toxic parts and to avoid contaminating the meat.”

“The restaurant preparation of fugu is strictly controlled by law in Japan and only chefs who have qualified after three or more years of rigorous training are allowed to prepare the fish.”

If you think that’s insane, the poison in Fugu “paralyzes the muscles while the victim stays fully conscious (thus making the effects somewhat similar to those of the nerve agents Sarin and VX); the poisoned victim is unable to breathe, and eventually dies from asphyxiation. Fugu poison is 1200 times stronger than cyanide, and there is no known antidote.”

Sounds lovely. Anyone up for an expensive dinner that could possibly kill you?