Give us your argument for vanilla.

What does vanilla have in common with blue jeans, Mozart, and The Cat in the Hat? They're all classic.

[classical music] It's one of the world's favorite flavors and the start to any classic treat, whether it's a cake, cookie, custard, sundae, or ice cream sandwich.

It's the go-to base for many perfumes, too.

And while vanilla might get a bad rap for being boring or simple, it's anything but For starters, it's a very complex plant to grow.

People in present day South and Central America have been growing and using vanilla for thousands of years.

The Totonac people in present day Mexico were the first people known to grow the vanilla vine, which is actually part of the orchid family.

Like pure love from a puppy.

Tell us why Stitch was genetically engineered to win our hearts.

Close your eyes and walk with me for a moment.

[footsteps] Oof! Ok- okay, sorry, sorry.

I meant, I meant figuratively.

Don't walk with your eyes closed.

[mysterious music] Picture this: one day, a super scientist creates a nearly indestructible alien in the lab.

This alien has one goal: to destroy everything! What kind of creature are you picturing? Something towering, scaly, ominous? Well, what if I told you this alien is none of those things? This alien is actually cute.

Hey, man, the door was unlocked.

I am called Mithrandir by the elves, Tharkûn by the dwarves, but you can call me Gandalf.

If you've read The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien, you know Gandalf is an immensely powerful wizard.

He fought armies of goblins, orcs, and all manner of evil creatures.

But Gandalf isn't just super powerful, he's also...

also...... really chill.

When he's not saving the world, Gandalf loves to have fun.

He is renowned among the hobbits for his amazing fireworks.

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