After a series of car troubles, the discovery of mouse tape, designed to keep rodents away from important wires, became a necessity. Honda introduced this spicy mouse tape coated in capsaicin to deter the gnawing habits of rodents. Despite the expensive cost of the tape and concerns about its composition, the author bravely tasted it and found it surprisingly mild with a hint of warmth. Although the tape may not be fully effective in repelling rodents, it could have potential as a culinary novelty, such as for flavoring drink rims. However, the author strongly advises against licking the tape, with Chris from Honda agreeing.
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