Marco Polo — "They have a kind of tree that produces a spice that is so strong that it can mak…"
They have a kind of tree that produces a spice that is so strong that it can make a man sneeze for an hour.
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From 'The Travels of Marco Polo', likely referring to pepper or a similar spice
Date: c. 1300
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