World’s hottest pepper may have triggered this man’s severe headaches
Known as the Carolina Reaper, the chili can constrict arteries in the brain
FEAR THE REAPER The Carolina Reaper (shown) has a rating of more than 2 million Scoville heat units — a measure of spiciness —making it the hottest pepper in the world, according to Guinness World Records. In contrast, the jalapeño has a rating up to 8,000 units.
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