Ancient Greece
What disappeared along with the Mycenaeans (Greek) civilization?
Their writings, arts, and also their big cities were destroyed at the fall of the Mycenaean civilization
What is the molecule called that causes spiciness?
Capsaicin
At around what time did the Mycenaean civilization start to fall?
Around 1100 BCE
How does the capsacisin work?
The capsacisin binds to the TRVP1 receptors
The Mycenaeans invented what the of ancient Greek writing?
Linear B
Does capsacisin work on different parts of the body? And if so where?
Yes, capsacisin can also affect the eyes and skin.
Greece was the very first civilization at around what time?
1600 BCE
How do people have a tolerance for spicy food?
People that are a lot of spicy food as a child could have a higher tolerance level for spicy food
Which were one of many enemies of the Mycenaeans?
The city of Troy
What is the name for someone who likes very spicy food?
Pyro-gourmaniac