The science of spiciness - Rose Eveleth
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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.
Using what you’ve learned about how spice works, what do you think is the best way to cool your mouth off after eating something spicy?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Rose Eveleth
- Director Tom Beuerlein
- Producer Darcy Vorhees
- Narrator Rose Eveleth
