Cumin
If black pepper would win "Gold" at the Olympics for being the #1 most popular spice in the world, Cumin would win "Silver" for its number in line of most popular spices.
What is 2nd?
Willoughby M. McCormick started his company in Baltimore, MD at the ripe age of what is considered to be " a Quarter of a Century".
What is 25 years old?
This dangerous, viral TikTok spice challenge has landed several in the hospital and can cause long term lung damage.
What traveling "sales method" was first used by Willoughby M. McCormick?
What is door-to-door?
This herb used in many Native American purification rituals is also named after its grey-green color.
What is Sage?
In Ancient Rome, cumin was used to pay what we commonly must file before April 15 of each year.
What are taxes?
McCormick and Company begin in the 'part of a home that is best suited during tornados'.
What is the basement?
The Greeks believed that the spice our consumers get upset is sourced from China had the power to preserve the body and soul from corruption.
What is Garlic?
This Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa, who also "Sailed the Ocean Blue in 1492", didn't find a route to Asia but he did discover new spices for his country including chili peppers, allspice, and vanilla.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
The herb that also shares a name with the film name of Roman Polanski's psychological horror film in which the mother believes her BABY is not from this world, also symbolizes remembrance and loyalty in European traditions.
What is Rosemary?
In Ancient Egypt & Syria, cumin was used in "the process of preserving a body after death to prevent decay. "
What is mummification?
This spice in Pumpkin Pie Spice along side, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, is psychotropic and in high enough doses can cause hallucinations, delusions, and an impending sense of doom.
What is Nutmeg?
This spice made from dried and ground red peppers is unusually rich in Vitamin C and is also high in other antioxidants.
What is Paprika?
When traveling, it is great to have this spice/herb on hand as it will help treat nausea. Your mother would also suggest this flavor drink when your tummy hurt.
What is Ginger?
This herb that is used in a lot of Italian cuisine is considered scared in Hindi culture.
What is Basil?
In the Middle Ages, it was believed that cumin kept this common "domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs " from running away.
What is a chicken?
It is rumored that the top spice used on"10-legged crustaceans" was created by a German Jew, who had escaped the Nazis and traveled to America.
What is Old Bay Seasoning?
This deep golden-orange spice that is used in a lot of Indian meals, has been surprisingly effective against Alzheimer's symptoms in multiple studies and currently out-performs any known Alzheimer's drug!
What is Turmeric?
This Venetian merchant, that also has a children's swimming pool game named after him, was the first European to travel to Asia and bring back spices.
Who is Marco Polo?
This homophone for what you 'measure in seconds, minutes, and hours' also symbolized courage to ancient Greeks.
What is Thyme?
It was said that if cumin was carried during this "ritual between 2 loved ones", happiness would follow. The same goes for luck if it rains.
What is a wedding?
This spice, also known as cilantro, is greatly disliked by many as it is said to smell like soap and taste like crushed bugs.
What is Coriander?
This is the most expensive spice in the world and only requires as little as 10 grams (3/4 tablespoon) to cause deadly side effects.
What is Saffron?
At the turn of the century, unscrupulous spice dealers would cut their shipments of peppercorns with this rodent that holds the name "Mickey"'s droppings.
What is mouse?
Mint is linked to 'what we can guarantee up to the Best-by-date'. Mint also causes your breathe to be this.
What is fresh or freshness?