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15 Spiciest Foods in the World, Ranked

From mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorns and mortar-pounded Thai bird's eye chilies to Caribbean Scotch bonnets, Yucatecan habaneros, and ghost-pepper curries that require a signed waiver, these 15 icon

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  1. 50/50 split-screen comparison of fiery Phaal Curry and Yucatecan Cochinita Pibil tacos topped with habanero Xnipec salsa.
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From mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorns and mortar-pounded Thai bird's eye chilies to Caribbean Scotch bonnets, Yucatecan habaneros, and ghost-pepper curries that require a signed waiver, these 15 dishes push culinary heat to the limit.

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