The Science of Spiciness

This is a super interesting video explaining why your body reacts the way it does when you eat spicy foods. Did you know that when you eat spicy foods, your body reacts as if your mouth’s on fire – because your brain actually thinks your mouth’s on fire? Do you know what the spiciest peppers on the planet are? Why do some people love spice and some hate it, when studies show we all perceive the heat in the same way? This TED-ed lesson by Rose Eveleth will answer these questions and enlighten you with more spicy facts!   Do you like spicy foods?