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The first chili cook-off was hosted in Terlingua, Texas in 1967

The earliest known chili recipe was recorded in 1737!

In 1977, the Texas state legislature introduced a bill designating chili as the official state dish

The value of the 1999 chili crop totaled $31.1 million

Farmers begin planting the chili crop after the last frost in March. Harvesting begins around the first week in August and can run into early November

2,500-5,000 Scoville Units includes Jalapeno & Mirasol peppers

200,000 to 300,000 Scoville Units includes Habanero peppers

Pure Capsaicin is around 16,000,000 Scoville Units

Capsaicin irritates the pain receptors on the tongue, not the taste buds