How Chili Peppers Work

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How Chili Peppers Work

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Sep 10, 2015

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Born and raised in South America, chilis were the earliest
crop domesticated in the continent and among the first items brought back to
Europe by Columbus. Today people are really, really into them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Sep 10, 2015

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