That's How It Happened

The Dorset Naga, previously the world's hottest chilli, has lost its crown to an upstart from New Mexico the Bhut Jolokia. It's the first chilli to score over 1 million Scovilles, making it more than 100 times hotter than a jalapeno, but only 1/5th as powerful as US Police Pepper Spray. Wikipedia has a well referenced article with a handy comparison table.

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