Researchers have developed a robot that roams a greenhouse, eyeballing peppers to determine if they’re mature enough before sawing them off the plant. https://media.wired.com/photos/5ba971859c58f2296fca692b/master/pass/sweeper1.jpg
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Man develops ‘thunderclap headaches’ after eating one of the world’s hottest chili peppers
A 34-year-old man who ate a Carolina Reaper, one of the world’s hottest chili peppers, during an eating competition developed dry heaves, severe neck pain and a “thunderclap headaches.” The symptoms went on for days, according to a new report in BMJ Case Studies.
Weight loss: Eat chilli peppers every day to lose weight FAST – and this is why
While they may not be to everyone’s taste, chili peppers and jalapenos contain a compound called capsaicin, which has been proven by some studies to boost metabolism and increase the burning of fat. The ingredient has also been proven to reduce appetite and calorie intake. One study titled ‘Could capsaicinoids help to support weight management? […]
Last night's TV reviewed: Cardinal and SGT Pepper’s Musical Revolution
I did not think they did things like that in Canada. Log cabins, maple syrup, grizzly bears and handsome prime ministers, yes. But crime does not really fit into our picture of the place. As we start watching Cardinal (Saturday, BBC4), a noirish new thriller set 200 miles north of Toronto, it is worth remembering […]
