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Rain smell has a name

Science · Everyday Science · V6.8 patch 148 / curated weird facts

Petrichor is the earthy smell after rain, helped by plant oils and geosmin from soil microbes.

TopicScience · Everyday Science
SourceV6.8 patch 148 / curated weird facts
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