Cumin and curcumin -- two spices with similar-sounding names -- have many qualities in common. Both are used in Indian cuisine to flavor curry powder, and both are valued in the Ayurvedic healing system for their ability to stimulate digestion, as well as their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.urcumin is the plant pigment responsible for the color of the turmeric root, which is yellowish on the outside and a brilliant reddish orange inside. Curcumin is unique in that its chemical structure contains two distinct antioxidant functionalities, which gives it its exceptional disease-fighting properties.
The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler (co-founder of Mattel), whose own daughter was called Barbara. Barbie was introduced to the world at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Barbie's job was teenage fashion doll.
1960s Barbie Doll House. The 1960s Barbie Doll House was brought out in 1962 by Mattel. This is the first house Barbie had since her debut in 1959.It was made totally from cardboard and folded out from the box. Mattel called it Barbie's Dream House.arbie made her debut in 1959 and was the named after her creator, Ruth Handlers daughter Barbara. In 1961 Mattel introduced the Ken doll, Barbie's one and only boyfriend. Named for the Handlers son Ken has his own fashionable wardrobe. The first Ken doll wore a dinner suit at his launch.