https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/04/eating-worlds-hottest-pepper-sparks-brain-disorder-thunderclap-headaches/

...holy shit. this is really cool. and ironically makes me hunger for some spicy food right now.

i've had ghost peppers without issue but i'll happily keep the carolina reaper permanently off the menu. i mean, i'm ok with pepper pain, but not looking to fry my brain.