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I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
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"I was once worth more than gold by weight. Wars were fought over me and continents were discovered in search of me. Today I sit quietly in your kitchen cupboard. What am I?"
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Answer: Spice. Spices like pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg were among the most valuable commodities in the medieval world. The quest for direct spice trade routes to Asia led to the European age of exploration and the discovery of the Americas.
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