The color of a chile is not an indication of its spiciness, but size usually is -the smaller the pepper, the hotter it is.
The hottest pepper in the world is the Habanero.
Black pepper is the #1 selling spice in America.
During the middle ages, peppercorns were accepted in lieu of money for dowries, rent & taxes.
Pepper was used as currency in ancient Greece and Rome.
Peppers have the highest concentration of vitamin C.
