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Re:Why do some humans love chili peppers? by scns on Friday August 26, 2022 @07:32AM (#32606000)
Taste sensitivity declines with age. Strong flavours like smelly cheese are disgusting for kids but enjoyed by older adults.
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Re:Why do some humans love chili peppers? by fauria on Friday August 26, 2022 @07:41AM (#32606050)
They are enjoyed by adults who acquired that taste: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acquired_taste

For instance, it would be really hard to find anyone, no matter how old, who enjoys surströmming or hákarl without having become acquitted with them.

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Re:Why do some humans love chili peppers? by wizofaus on Friday August 26, 2022 @02:50PM (#32611298)
Acquainted :) Though perhaps they are used as part of the Swedish justice system?
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