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Pie · 06-17-2004, 08:36 AM

Chilies evolved a chemical that is interpreted as 'pain' by a select group -- mammals. Birds are largely insensitive to capsaicin (either orally, or ..uh, rectally.) See here .

The best quote: "We eat chilies because it feels so good when we stop!"

- Pie

Tip: Never let your husband confuse teaspoons with tablespoons when measuring out the cayenne for the chili con carne.

06-17-2004, 08:36 AM	#15
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	for the birds... Chilies evolved a chemical that is interpreted as 'pain' by a select group -- mammals. Birds are largely insensitive to capsaicin (either orally, or ..uh, rectally.) See here . The best quote: "We eat chilies because it feels so good when we stop!" - Pie Tip: Never let your husband confuse teaspoons with tablespoons when measuring out the cayenne for the chili con carne. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.