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The 2 Million SHU Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Pepper Is The World’s Hottest

The Habanero pepper has a maximum hotness of 350,000 Scoville Heat Units. That’s nothing — like eating an Altoid — compared to the mouth-searing Trinidad Moruga Scorpion. It tops out at over two million SHU and has just been named the world’s hottest pepper.


December 19, 2010
Science

How To Train Future Criminals: Line ‘Em Up To Get Pepper Sprayed

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March 27, 2010

Salt And Pepper Chess

Found at the Oregon Culinary Institute, this chess set enlists the various styles of salt and pepper shakers to a long-standing, strategic war. Also, saying “could you pass the salt?” for “CHECKMATE” must really ice the competition.


February 7, 2009

Boogie Woogie Salt and Pepper Shakers Make Passing Super Easy

Passing around the salt and pepper isn’t any kind of strain on our bodies, but what if you could roll it on the table instead of lifting it?


Rubik’s Cube Salt and Pepper Mills Will Season Your Meat, If You’re Intellectually Worthy

Actually, only one layer will spin-the one that grinds up your peppercorns and kosher salt as you see fit. Solve the ancient riddle of seasoning, if you dare! [Giftmonger via Coolest Gadgets]