Now that the Wreckless Eating crew burned off all their taste buds in the Source, Ghost Chili, & Satan's Shit combined challenge, I thought some
viewers may want to know more about the science behind why this occurs when you pop a pepper in your mouth. In order to help I went out and found a great article that explains all the science behind the burn. As always we never reccomend doing any of these challenges that we do at home. We are trained idiots, and that kind of training takes a lifetime. Just click the link below to learn more about the science behind the heat!
http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/05/11/what-makes-food-spicy