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Spices Facts

Spicy facts about spices — the flavours that launched trade empires and changed world history.

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London has more Indian restaurants than Delhi or Mumbai. Spice traveled well. ✓ FACT
There are more countries in Africa than on any other continent — 54 ways to prove variety really is the spice of life. ✓ FACT
Saffron is the most expensive spice by weight. Basically the Gucci of your pantry. ✓ FACT
The hottest chili pepper in the world is the Pepper X. A food that hates you back. ✓ FACT
The most expensive spice per gram is saffron. Your bank account might not tolerate your saffron tea. ✓ FACT
Cinnamon is basically tree bark that got a PR makeover. ✗ FAKE
Cinnamon rolls were invented to make mornings feel like forgiveness. ✗ FAKE
Pepper was invented when someone said “this needs danger.” ✗ FAKE
The first parody song was created because the original was too serious. Music needed spice. ✗ FAKE
The first book burning happened because someone couldn’t handle ideas with spice. ✗ FAKE
The first “team huddle” was invented to gossip mid-game. Strategy with spice. ✗ FAKE

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