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Last week, we taste-tested an advance batch of the Chilli Factory's most hellish concoction yet: the dubiously named 'Reaper Paste'. The main ingredient is Carolina Reaper chillies -- AKA the hottest pepper in the known universe. This is the story of eight men who sampled it and the hospitalisation that nearly ensued.

Last week, I took part in my own personal Chilli Challenge which involved eating whole red peppers and testing different cooling remedies; from milk to hot water. Was milk the winner? How bad were the stomach cramps? Has my rectum recovered? All these questions and more are answered below.

What's the most effective way to stop chilli from burning a hole in your taste-buds? In a bid to find out, I'll be sticking an entire chilli into my mouth each day this week, followed by a popular cooling remedy. On today's menu: natural yoghurt and cucumber.

What's the most effective way to stop chilli from burning a hole in your taste-buds? In a bid to find out, I'll be sticking an entire chilli into my mouth each day this week, followed by a popular cooling remedy. On today's menu: hot water and sugar.

What's the most effective way to stop chilli from burning a hole in your taste-buds? In a bid to find out, I'll be sticking an entire chilli into my mouth each day this week, followed by a popular cooling remedy. On today's menu: white wine and raw carrot.

What's the most effective way to stop chilli from burning a hole in your taste-buds? In a bid to find out, I'll be sticking an entire chilli into my mouth each day this week, followed by a popular cooling remedy. On today's menu: bread and milk.