Chili represents your three stages of matter: solid, liquid, and eventually gas.
~Roseanne, "Don't Make Me Over," May 1992, spoken by character Dan Conner
Although the combination of chili peppers and oregano for seasoning has been traced to the ancient Aztecs, the present blend is said to be the invention of early Texans. Chili powder today is typically a blend of dried chilies, garlic powder, red peppers, oregano, and cumin.