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Forget Plain Vanilla: You'll Never See The World's Favorite Flavor the Same Way Again

Gastropod by Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley

Dec 2, 202550:45Arts

Today, 'vanilla' often means boring, and yet the edible seedpod of this Central American orchid is one of the most expensive spices in the world, not to mention one of the most popular flavors globally. So how did this c...

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