Capsaicin

‘The burning and painful sensations associated with capsaicin result from its chemical interaction with sensory neurons. Capsaicin, as a member of the vanilloid family, binds to a receptor called the vanilloid receptor subtype 1 (VR1) (…) producing similar sensations to those of excessive heat or abrasive damage, explaining why the spiciness of capsaicin is described as a burning sensation.’

lamamama:

“But I am very poorly today and very stupid and hate everybody and everything.”

- Charles Darwin, in a letter dated October 1, 1861 [x]

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crowcrow:

‘The World’s ugliest city’ (Charleroi) by dutch photographer Wouter Schuddebeurs.

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The ugliest indeed.

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Fantasia (Night on Bald Mountain) - 1940

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