Chili peppers are a popular ingredient in many cuisines, particularly in Mexican, Indian, and Asian cooking. They add heat and flavor to dishes, and come in a variety of colors, shapes, and levels of spiciness.

Here are some interesting facts about chili peppers:

- They're a type of fruit! Specifically, a berry.

- The heat in chili peppers comes from a chemical called capsaicin.

- Chili peppers are high in vitamins A and C, and contain antioxidants.

- The world's hottest pepper is currently recognized as the Carolina Reaper.