Why thousands flock to Boston's Spicetober Fest every October @ChronicleWCVB

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At City Hall Plaza, Boston’s Spicetober Fest celebrates the science, flavor, and thrill of spice, drawing chili lovers nationwide for a fiery fall experience

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