The science of spiciness Rose Eveleth

View full lesson: 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.