Where was Dr Pepper invented?
Dr Pepper was invented in Waco, Texas, in 1885, which makes it older than Coca-Cola.
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Who invented the Scoville scale?
Pharmacist Wilbur Scoville created the Scoville scale in 1912 to measure how spicy peppers are.
Why can't birds feel the heat of chili peppers?
Birds can't feel the burn of capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot, so they eat the peppers and spread the seeds.
Who named peppers?
Christopher Columbus named chili plants "peppers."
What is the hottest pepper in the world?
Pepper X was named the world's hottest pepper by Guinness World Records in 2023.
Are red and green bell peppers different plants?
Green, yellow, orange, and red bell peppers are often the same plant at different stages of ripeness.
Does milk help with spicy food?
Milk helps relieve the burn from spicy food.
Where is the Chile Capital of the World?
Hatch, New Mexico, calls itself the Chile Capital of the World.
Where does paprika come from?
Paprika is closely associated with Hungary.
How hot are bell peppers?
Bell peppers have a Scoville rating of zero.
When were chili peppers domesticated?
Chili peppers were domesticated in Mexico about 6,000 years ago.