• andrew
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    151 year ago

    I feel like it’d be weird because it usually does smell neutral after a time. You notice smells off of your baseline but typically you’re just unaware after a while.

    I read somewhere it’s likely an adaptation to help us notice dangerous smells. You’re more successful at avoiding fire or poo (germs) etc when it stands out, which is easier when the baseline is neutral.

    • BornVolcano
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      121 year ago

      After a certain point you kind of get used to the smell of fire, though, too

      Source: I’m Canadian