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Chili peppers trick your brain into feeling pain. Basically, they’re edible pranksters.

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Capsaicin binds to heat/pain receptors (TRPV1), making your nervous system interpret “spice” as burning. Your body can respond with sweating, endorphins, and sometimes a runny nose.

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