Why Some Like it Hot: The Science of Spiciness

Capsaicin is what makes chilli peppers taste hot. Picture source: Torres Ivan on Pxhere Roberto Silvestro, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) Spiciness, or its perception, occurs in most cuisines worldwide. The chilli pepper of the genus Capsicum (family Solanaceae) is one of the world’s most widely used spices, found in thousands of recipes and […]

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For today’s edition of “Deal of the Day,” here are some of the best deals we stumbled on while browsing the web this morning! Please note that Geeks are Sexy might get a small commission from qualifying purchases done through our posts (as an Amazon associate or a member of other affiliate programs.) –10-PACK: Hexagon […]



Man Builds 3,000 Pounds Time Capsule to Send Flaming Hot Cheetos 10,000 Years in the Future

Yep, that’s right: Artist @sunday.nobody build a 3,000-pound concrete sarcophagus, complete with an internal suspension system, to keep a bag of Flaming Hot Cheetos intact for the next 10,000 years. Now that’s dedication! @sunday.nobody.art ♬ original sound – Sunday Nobody Art For those who are curious, the inscriptions on the cover is the list of […]

Recreating the Blue Noodles from Star Wars: Andor in Real Life

Sure, the blue noodles from the Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge cookbook might not be all that bad, but Andrew Rea from the Babish Culinary Universe can make them oh so much better! [Babish Culinary Universe] Please note that Geeks are Sexy might get a small commission from qualifying purchases done through our posts (as an […]

Janeway and Coffee: A Star Trek Love Story

From John DiMarco: Kathryn Janeway and coffee (black) enjoyed an important relationship over the years, providing the captain with the fortitude to survive an extended stay in the Delta Quadrant. While it is not intended to be comprehensive (since that would be a very long video), please enjoy this compilation from Voyager and Prodigy. There’s […]