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Spicy foods are beloved around the world for their bold flavors and heat-driven thrill. From hot wings to chili curries, people can’t seem to get enough of the burn. But while that fiery kick can be ...

The Carolina Reaper is so hot, it makes jalapeños taste like milk. It’s so hot, it causes people to hallucinate, vomit, pass out, wish they’d never been born. It’s so hot that the guy who invented ...

You know that rush you get when you bite into something so spicy it makes your eyes water and your nose run? What if that intense physical reaction isn’t just masochistic food enjoyment, but actually ...

At the dinner table, digging into a spicy curry can send someone lunging for a glass of water or milk, their tongue seemingly on fire, lips tingling, and forehead dotted with sweat beads. At the same ...

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That extra splash of hot sauce or pile of jalapeños on your plate might reveal more than adventurous taste buds. Your relationship with spicy food offers fascinating clues about how your body ...