The Spiciest Pepper
A limerick about the limits of science.
By Billy G. James Published 3 years ago • Updated 3 years ago • 1 min read
Photo by Pickled Stardust on Unsplash
The botanists all worked together
To upgrade the spiciest pepper.
When tested by Fred,
He ended up dead:
His insides were turned into leather.
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