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06-17-2004, 08:36 AM
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Gone and done
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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. 
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