Bayblab has a post up, Which organisms can feel pain?, on capsaicin. The post also points to an article about a man dying after eating habanero chili paste (though the article makes me suspect it was some allergy). Related:7 days of hot sauce.
Hot peppers & pain
Explore which organisms can feel pain and the surprising effects of capsaicin, including a man's tragic story with habanero chili paste.
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