Fact of the Day: World's Hottest Pepper

The hottest pepper on earth is the newly formed Trinidad Scorpion Butch T pepper. It measures at 1,463,700 Scoville heat units. In comparison a jalapeno pepper measures a mere 8,000 units at the most. They are so hot that wearing protective gloves is a must, and safety equipment is needed if one wishes to cook it.

Fact of the Day: Egyptian Watermelons

The first watermelon harvested was believed to have originated in Egypt over 5,000 years ago.

Fact of the Day: Produce From the Middle East

Carrots are believed to have originated from either Iran or Afghanistan. The first carrots were believed to be never orange but rather purple or another color.

Fact of the Day: Peanuts Are A Lie

Peanuts are not really nuts despite the name. They're a legume, which makes it part of the bean family.