Meet an adventurous group of collectors who crack open military rations that have survived years on the shelf—in some cases for more than century—to sample the forgotten flavors of history. Rations from other nations include duck confit for France, a cappuccino shot for Italy, and a reindeer casserole for Norwegian ration kits. Still, food safety experts note that properly sealed and sterilized US rations are generally safe, though packaging should always be inspected. They also say it helps reduce the amount of land needed for cemeteries and the amount of timber harvested for caskets. The incident unfolded around 3pm on Saturday in Washington County near Iowa City, as reported by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.