We’re weird. We love roller coasters, sad movies, and chillies. It’s the thrill of surviving something that feels dangerous without real risk.
Plus, chillies make bland food exciting in a second. A plain potato is boring. A potato with chilli powder is a party. They are the ultimate upgrade.
Next time you bite into a spicy taco, remember this: you’re eating a dinosaur-era plant that outsmarted evolution and tricked birds into being its taxi. And you’re putting it in your mouth for fun. That’s brilliant.
Now go eat something spicy. Your taste buds will thank you—eventually.
