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The Science of How Spice Affects Your Body

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Eat some chili, and your mouth feels like it’s on fire—because,as far as your body is concerned, that’s what your brain actually thinks is happening.

This video explains the weird, wonderful and oddly addictive effect that capsaicin has on the human body. Remember: water won’t help one little bit. [TED Ed]

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