EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 3 MIN
Why Does Spicy Food Feel So Prickly? Why Is There Even Spicy Food in the World?
from Cloudy with a Chance of Answers
Luna asks why spicy food feels prickly and why spicy food exists at all. In this episode, we explain capsaicin, nerve alarms, and why plants make spicy peppers in the first place.
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