SmartAss Facts
SmartAss Facts
Spicy facts about spices — the flavours that launched trade empires and changed world history.
Spices is a surprisingly rich topic with facts that challenge common assumptions. London has more Indian restaurants than Delhi or Mumbai. There are more countries in Africa than on any other continent — 54 ways to prove variety really is the spice of life. Saffron is the most expensive spice by weight. The hottest chili pepper in the world is the Pepper X. On SmartAss Facts, every fact goes through a verification process and is labeled ✓ TRUE or ✗ FAKE, so you never have to wonder what's real. Browse the collection below — you might be amazed by what's verified science and what turns out to be a long-running myth about spices that people still believe.
London has more Indian restaurants than Delhi or Mumbai. There are more countries in Africa than on any other continent — 54 ways to prove variety really is the spice of life. Saffron is the most expensive spice by weight.
Yes, this is verified. London has more Indian restaurants than Delhi or Mumbai. Another confirmed fact: There are more countries in Africa than on any other continent — 54 ways to prove variety really is the spice of life.
Yes. One popular misconception is: "Cinnamon is basically tree bark that got a PR makeover." This has been fact-checked and labeled FAKE on SmartAss Facts.