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Chili Peppers of the World: Cultivars, Species, and Heat

An illustrated guide to chili peppers of the world, organized by Capsicum species and cultivar, with notes on origin, heat, form, domestication, and global food history.

Ginger Chilli Jam - Hotta

Heimari Kokaklubi products don't just attack with their heat - they take you on a taste journey where passion, the art of cooking and perfect balance meet.

People get “violently ill” from Soylent bars; company stumped

Online forums link bars to food poisoning, but maker suggests soy intolerance.

Pain and Sacrifice: Experience and Modulation of Pain in a Religious Piercing Ritual

Fascinating pain-related rituals have been observed throughout the world, but so far no systematic evidence exists to support previous ethnographic reports of analgesic states and dissociative sym...

Biofilms, unwashed hands: FDA found violations at McDonald’s ex-onion supplier

The outbreak sickened at least 104 across 14 states, killing one and hospitalizing 34.

Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole over salmonella risk

Taylor Farms said on Sunday it was recalling prepared food items containing jalapeños from retailers over concerns about ​potential salmonella contamination, a few weeks after removing lettuce from Mexico ‌that U.S. authorities linked to the cyclospora parasite.

Effects of carbon monoxid upon the eye

This paper gives a general survey of the subject and includes a graphic description of the subjective and general nutritional effects of carbon monoxid poisoning, by one of the victims; and incidentally throws light on the origin of a story of a haunted house. It gives an account of the ocular symptoms of such poisoning, revealing a distinct tendency of the poison to cause neuritis and especially to affect the optic nerve.

McDonald's says supplier Taylor Farms is source of onions linked to E. Coli outbreak

Raw onions have been recalled from other Colorado fast food chains, including Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, for potential contamination.

A Hand-Drawn Visual Guide to Chili Peppers

For his great visual field guide to the chili peppers of the world, Erik Gauger hand-drew 176 peppers from India, South America, Korea, Thailand, Africa, an

Effects of Extreme Ritual Practices on Psychophysiological Well-Being

Extreme ritual practices involving pain and suffering pose significant risks such as injury, trauma, or infection. Nonetheless, they are performed by millions of people around the world and are often culturally prescribed remedies for a variety of maladies, and especially those related to mental health. What is the actual impact of these practices on health? Combining ethnographic observations and psychophysiological monitoring, we investigated outcomes of participation in one of the world’s most extreme rituals, involving bodily mutilation and prolonged suffering. Performance of this physically demanding ordeal had no detrimental effects on physiological health and was associated with subjective health improvements, and these improvements were greater for those who engaged in more intense forms of participation. Moreover, individuals who experienced health problems and/or were of low socioeconomic status sought more painful levels of engagement. We suggest two potential mechanisms for these effects: a bottom-up process triggered by neurological responses to pain and a top-down process related to increased social support and self-enhancement. These mechanisms may buffer stress-induced pressures and positively affect quality of life. Our results stress the importance of traditional cultural practices for coping with adversity, especially in contexts where psychiatric or other medical interventions are not widely available.

'Suicide rightism' and the penguin

Is it based or soy to kill yourself?

Toxins and Health Impacts: Health Effects of 9/11 - WTC Health Program

This online exhibition, developed by the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program in partnership with the David J. Sencer CDC Museum, examines the ongoing health effects linked to 9/11 exposures and the emergence of WTC-related health conditions. It also explores the events and advocacy that established the WTC Health Program and research achievements that have led to improvements in medical treatment and knowledge.

@bitemenewyorkcity on Instagram: "Had this spot on my list for a while. Was scouting nearby so popped in for a quick bite and holy God I cannot wait to get back. Some of the best dogs I ever ate. Natural casing dogs cooked slowly on a flat top. Result was not just a snap but an actual crunch when you bite into them. They were crispy dogs. A dab of cheese and mustard, crisp raw onions and chili with a serious kick just came together beautifully. And birch beer too? This spot was perfection. #HotDogs #NewJersey"

6 likes, 0 comments - bitemenewyorkcity on September 26, 2026: "Had this spot on my list for a while. Was scouting nearby so popped in for a quick bite and holy God I cannot wait to get back. Some of the best dogs I ever ate. Natural casing dogs cooked slowly on a flat top. Result was not just a snap but an actual crunch when you bite into them. They were crispy dogs. A dab of cheese and mustard, crisp raw onions and chili with a serious kick just came together beautifully. And birch beer too? This spot was perfection. #HotDogs #NewJersey".