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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-science-of-spiciness-rose-eveleth
When you take a bite of a hot pepper, your body reacts as if your mouth is on fire — because that’s essentially what you’ve told your brain! Rose Eveleth details the science and history behind spicy foods, giving insights into why some people continue to pay the painful price for a little spice.
Lesson by Rose Eveleth, animation by Flaming Medusa Studios Inc.
Date: March 10, 2014








2:47 .. dang, I will never be able to see the world map like I used to!
Tamama Looks Spicy At Second Personality
2:24 M-mustard?
3:31 – They just seem to like the pain more
Average Asian: cause I'm a SUCKER FOR PAIN 🤡
Why does pepper burn my skin
so menthol cooler down the burning sensation?
So what's capsaicin?
My gut bacteria just wants it😂
Why would someone take mustard with them in there grave?
you can barely tell that this was animated 11 years ago by the quality and resolution
however ig the 'spiciest chilli' is a bit outdated, great video anyways