"The White Lotus" on HBO has brought attention to Cerbera odollam, a highly toxic tree native to Southeast Asia known as the "suicide tree." Its seeds contain cerberin, a potent cardiac toxin.

Get ready for a close-up look at the oddly satisfying moment of opening two small mangosteens. The gentle crack of the rind reveals the soft, white fruit inside—simple, soothing, and mesmerizing to ...