9 Hottest Peppers In The World

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Carolina Reaper

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Trinidad Moruga Scorpion

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7 Pot Douglah

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7 Pot Primo

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Naga Viper

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Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia)

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Chocolate Habanero

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Scotch Bonnet

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Jamaican Hot Pepper

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