This Week I Learned - Ep. 49: This week I learned how the world's hottest chili would kill you, and more

Ep. 49: This week I learned how the world's hottest chili would kill you, and more

05/26/17 • 11 min

This week I learned why you shouldn't dare try the hottest chili, that your brain starts to eat itself when you're sleep deprived, why I (and maybe you?!) get an itchy throat when eating some fruits and veggies, and how flamingos balance so elegantly.

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