Food Fact

This culinary herb was once thought to be poisonous:

This culinary herb was once thought to be poisonous:
  • parsley
  • tarragon
  • oregano
  • coriander

Answer:

At one time, German country people thought coriander was poisonous. Coriander allergies are common so allergic reactions led people to the conclusion that they shouldn't eat the plant.

[ Source: Saurer's Herbal Cures: America's First Book of Botanic Healing, (Routledge, 2001) ]

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In the film The Big Sleep (1939), Philip Marlowe tells General Sternwood he liked his brandy with what:

  • soda
  • champagne
  • a twist
  • orange juice

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