1Anise
Anise, the herb that flavors traditional absinthe, Jagermeister, Ouzo, etc. can relieve menstrual cramps.
2Cardamom
Saffron, cardamom, and vanilla are the three most expensive spices (by weight).
3Vanilla beans
Vanilla beans can only be pollinated within 12 hours of blooming, either by hand or a special variety of Mexican bee.
4Cayenne pepper
Mixing cayenne pepper or other chili peppers into underwater marine paint helps prevent barnacles from attaching to the boat hull.
5Turmeric
If you add saffron or turmeric to mayonnaise, you can no longer legally call it mayonnaise in the US.
6Paprika
Paprika is simply made from the dried and ground bell and/or chill peepers.
7Black pepper
Black pepper can stop bleeding and take away the soreness of a cut.
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8Poppy seeds
Poppy seeds can cause drug tests to test positive for heroin.
9Spearmint
The flavors of spearmint and caraway are chiral molecules. They have the exact same molecular composition, but their orientation (left or right) makes them taste and smell different from one another.
10Licorice
Licorice is mildly poisonous and should not be eaten during pregnancy or in quantities exceeding 70-150 grams per day.
