How can such a small ting grain, like rice play a major role for so long at dinner tables around the world. The history of rice is intriguing and sometimes sticky, but you'll understand why it's a superstar and so delicious. We are going to explore the international popularity, origins, varieties and benefits of rice Your browser does not support our video. The Discovery of Rice: A Grain with Ancient Roots   The origin of rice, or Oryza sativa, dates back to many thousand of years. Its's not known when rice was discovered, but it is believed to be around 5,00...