Is Rice a Need or a Want? An Exploration of a Global Staple
                                
                                
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                                Over half the world's population depends on rice for a significant portion of their daily calories. This fact highlights its role in sustaining billions, but does it resolve the question: Is rice a need or a want? The answer is more complex, revealing its dual identity across cultures and contexts.