Reconsidering the Capsaicin Chile Fire Challenge

A video of a man consuming various capsaicin-producing chile peppers has gone viral on TikTok, sparking interest in culinary challenges involving spicy food. However, experts warn that consuming extremely hot peppers can be dangerous and cause serious health issues. The video features the man consuming habanero, bird's eye, ghost, and Trinidad Scorpion chile peppers, which have all been named the hottest chile peppers in the world at some point.