Does a fondness for spicy foods mean you've got an aggressive personality? Did putting spices on  food help cavemen avoid illnesses? Is it true that super-spicy diets are linked to longevity? And what's the most effective way to soothe the heat if you bite off more than you can chew, tolerance-wise? 

This episode originally aired on May 2, 2018.

Speaking of living longer, be sure to check out Mangesh's other show, Skyline Drive: How to Live Forever. All episodes are out now, wherever you get your podcasts.

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