Today my attention was drawn to the fate of Andrew Lee - a 33-year-old forklift truck driver from Edlington near Doncaster.
Mr Lee took part in a 'chilli challenge' with his girlfriend's brother.
They competed to see who could eat the hottest sauce - made from chillis grown on his father's allotment.
Sadly Mr Lee was found dead in bed the following morning. He had suffered a heart attack.
As tragic as this is, I have decided to press ahead with my dare.
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More details on Dan's latest dare and watch videos of previous challenges
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