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Smell Detectives

Smell Detectives

Constant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 903
Mar 8, 2021 • 53m

Reverse engineering the Chicago River to flow out of Lake Michigan is just one way smell detectives tried to mitigate urban odors. Smells are important in making memories.

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19th-Century Smell Detectives Tackle Public Health
19th-Century Smell Detectives Tackle Public HealthMar 8, 202140mIn the 19th century, urban residents thought flowers fought disease and New Yorkers sued over foul smells.
In the 19th century, urban residents thought flowers fought disease and New Yorkers sued over foul smells.
There's More to Smell Than Meets the Nose
There's More to Smell Than Meets the NoseMar 8, 202114mSmell plays a key role in memory.
Smell plays a key role in memory.

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