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#1629 Addicted 10 Year-Olds - David Gillespie

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The Science Behind Spicy Chillies and Popular Culture

This chapter explores the intriguing relationship between spicy chili peppers and our nervous system, demonstrating how the compounds in chilies can create sensations akin to pain, which surprisingly boosts dopamine levels. It also highlights the entertaining phenomenon of the 'Hot Ones' YouTube series, where celebrities face the challenge of consuming fiery wings, offering a humorous look at spicy food reactions.

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