1. Mustard interacts with the same synaptic pathways that give rise to our perception of the colour yellow. This is situated at the back of the head, and this is why it gives rise to the famous "hitting you on the back of the head" sensation if it is strong mustard. 2. If you eat too much mustard your brain will turn yellow and you will begin to develop the ability to smell the colour yellow. For example when walking past a bunch of daffodils. It has been reported that the smell of yellow is akin to that of pancakes and maple syrup. 3. Mustard was invented in space in 1973, when a group of astronauts inadvertently left a dead sparrow in direct sunlight for several hours while conducting an experiment. 4. Yuri Gagarin postulated the existence of mustard in 1957. 5. Mustard is illegal in some countries because it is believed to be the "devil's dandruff" 6. Mustard is radioactive and can be used to power small radios and LEDs. 7. King Henry VIIIth was reported so have once grown a mustard tree in his apple orchards, but it was eventually stolen by the french in 1786.
French's is the only good yellow mustard I've ever had. With spicy brown there's a bit more of selection
Fact 10 - If you mix piss with mustard powder it produces toxic "mustard gas" which was used as a weapon in WW1.
I dont really like mustard but I love the fermented chinese style mustard on crispy chicken wings :drool5:
Can't beat a bit of horsradish. Did you know that horseradish sauce is made from parsnips? Parsnips can be used for all kinds of things, and was used to make beer for Spartacus to take on his famous voyage across the seven seas of rye. It's not going to appeal to vegetarians I think.
How much mustard do you need to eat before you can smell yellow? That is bad ass. I don't really like mustard though.
I love mustard. All different types depending on what I am having. I have found though that people either really like mustard or do not eat it all. One of those condiments that individual taste is a factor in.
