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It's Okay to Be Smart

The Surprising Reason We Eat Spicy Food

Season 6 Episode 19

People who live near the equator use more spices per recipe than people who live far from the equator. But that isn't for the reason you think. Spices and other plant ingredients have special powers that make them a truly magical superfood!

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