Fun Facts
The Pepper That Started It All (Tabasco)
Discover how Edmund McIlhenny created Tabasco in 1868 with just three ingredients, and how it grew into one of the world’s most famous pepper sauces.
The Pepper That Started It All (Tabasco)
Discover how Edmund McIlhenny created Tabasco in 1868 with just three ingredients, and how it grew into one of the world’s most famous pepper sauces.
Peppers in Space!
Astronauts grew Hatch green chilies on the ISS in 2021 and made space tacos. Learn how peppers are helping NASA spice up life beyond Earth.
Peppers in Space!
Astronauts grew Hatch green chilies on the ISS in 2021 and made space tacos. Learn how peppers are helping NASA spice up life beyond Earth.
Why Do Peppers Make You Sweat?
Capsaicin tricks your body into thinking you’re overheating, which makes you sweat. Learn why hot peppers make you sweat, smile, and crave more spice.
Why Do Peppers Make You Sweat?
Capsaicin tricks your body into thinking you’re overheating, which makes you sweat. Learn why hot peppers make you sweat, smile, and crave more spice.
The World’s Oldest Hot Pepper
Chili peppers have been around for over 6,000 years, used by ancient civilizations for food, medicine, and rituals. Discover the fiery roots of humanity’s love for spice.
The World’s Oldest Hot Pepper
Chili peppers have been around for over 6,000 years, used by ancient civilizations for food, medicine, and rituals. Discover the fiery roots of humanity’s love for spice.
Who Invented the Scoville Scale?
Meet Wilbur Scoville, the pharmacist who created the Scoville Heat Scale in 1912. Learn how his invention changed how we measure chili pepper heat forever.
Who Invented the Scoville Scale?
Meet Wilbur Scoville, the pharmacist who created the Scoville Heat Scale in 1912. Learn how his invention changed how we measure chili pepper heat forever.
New Mexico Chili Pepper History Lesson
New Mexico chili peppers trace their origins to wild chili varieties from Central and South America, particularly modern-day Bolivia and Brazil.
New Mexico Chili Pepper History Lesson
New Mexico chili peppers trace their origins to wild chili varieties from Central and South America, particularly modern-day Bolivia and Brazil.