Police in south-west China are turning up the heat on accidents along some of the world’s most dangerous roads by feeding drivers raw chilli. Eating hot peppers to stay awake. It sounds a bit counter-intuitive but will try next time I feel the Zzzz... ...full story at Black China Hand
from Black China Hand on Wed, Mar 18 2009
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