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.
Barbie family and other principal charactersEdit. 1  Barbara Millicent Barbie Roberts (1959âpresent) The first Barbie doll was described as a Teen Age Fashion Model on her packaging. According to the Random House books, the Barbie character's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, and her parents' names are George and Margaret Roberts.