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Not to speak of Pythagorean beans, from which, it is said, Pythagoras himself abstained.

— Pythagoras Ancient · Pythagorean theorem, mathematics

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Mentioned by Aristotle in 'On the Soul,' highlighting the unusual nature of the bean prohibition.

Date: c. 350 BC (Aristotle quoting/referencing Pythagoras)

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