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This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: Ever eaten a chilli and felt your tongue on fire? Ouch! But why does it also sting at the other end — the dreaded “Ring of Fire”? In this Squiz Kids Science Short we unpack the sneaky molecule capsaicin, the Scoville scale, why water won’t help, and why milk and ice cream save the day. Science never tasted so spicy! ⁠⁠Watch this episode on YouTube⁠.⁠ Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed. Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at [email protected]

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This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: Ever eaten a chilli and felt your tongue on fire? Ouch! But why does it also sting at the other end — the dreaded “Ring of Fire”? In this Squiz Kids Science Short we unpack the sneaky molecule capsaicin,...

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