It's Okay to Be Smart: The Surprising Reason We Eat Spicy Food
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People who live near the equator use more spices per recipe than people who live far from the equator. Spices and other plant ingredients have special powers that make them a truly magical superfood. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 5 minutes 37 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Home and Family, Science
- Subtopic: Food, Plants, World Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2018
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: It's Okay to Be Smart
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