I neglected to write about an incredible experience that I had this fall; One afternoon, I decided to grab a few maki rolls as a "snack." I've got a real love for spicy foods, so I asked the sushi chef for an extra big lump of wasabi. He gave me a golfball-sized portion of it. I've never had access to that much wasabi in one sitting, and was thrilled at the prospect of overdoing it. (I don't always practice moderation) Well, long story short, I experienced the usual head-rush, teary-eyes, sweaty forehead, and runny nose that I'm used to, but I also had the somewhat terrifying sensation of my heart pounding out of my chest and beating really strangely! I actually sat there wondering if it was possible to instigate a heart attack with hot foods. It freaked me out enough to ask a friend (who is a nurse) about it afterwards. He told me that I had experienced a spell of situational tachycardia, and that I hadn't really endangered my life, but if I was disgustingly obese or had a really weak heart, it could have become a seriously dangerous meal. Can you imagine?! Death by wasabi! I wonder if it has ever happened?