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in 1841, 12-year-old Edmond Albius invented the technique to pollinate vanilla orchids without relying on bees, something Europeans struggled to do for centuries. His technique made vanilla be known worldwide.

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Fun Fact: in 1841, 12-year-old Edmond Albius invented the technique to pollinate vanilla orchids without relying on bees, something Europeans struggled to do for centuries. His technique made vanilla be known worldwide.

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