stackyFACTSCultivating sesame requires waiting for a tiny pod to dry out and suddenly burst, scattering microscopic seeds absolutely everywhere. Ancient Indian farmers had to master the tedious art of capturing these hyperactive pods before they aggressively launched their valuable oil seeds into the dirt.
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