How is the Scoville scale used to measure spiciness?
Learn about the Scoville scale, which is used to measure the pungency of peppers.
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Great Museums Television (A Britannica Publishing Partner)A discussion of George Eastman and the museum established on his estate, from Picture Perfect: George Eastman House.
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Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail © Patrick Allen/Dreamstime.comOverview of the vuvuzela, a horn that is popular with South African football (soccer) fans and was ever-present at the 2010 World Cup.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Learn from an affineur (who oversees the maturing of cheese) about how the carbon dioxide gas produced by propionic acid bacteria ”blows” holes in Swiss cheese.
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Temponaut: Sebastian Skuhra (A Britannica Publishing Partner)Time-lapse video showing the decomposition of a watermelon, a pineapple, strawberries, potatoes, and other fruits and vegetables.
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Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, MainzHow do the waxy coating on some fruits helps them survive different climates?
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Learn about the hardy seeds of the morning glory plant, which, in experiments conducted by astronauts aboard the International Space Station, were shown to be able to germinate even after having been exposed to the extreme temperatures, ultraviolet radiation, and cosmic radiation of space.
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© American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)Discover the science behind the heat and flavour of sriracha sauce.