Our nose has anywhere from 5 to 6 million odor detecting cells; allowing us to smell 10 million different scents. This may seem like a lot; but, really it’s nothing compared to the noses in the animal kingdom. A Rabbit has at least 100 million of these cells and a dog has up to 220 million. This means that they can smell things that we can’t.

Do You Smell That?

We all have a favorite smell; some of us love the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, the smell in the air just before it rains, or the smell of an old book. Did you know that even animals have a favorite smell? Cats usually love the smell of mint; dogs on the other hand prefer things that stink like garbage.

Scent is the scene closest associated with memory. In a study, adults who were ask to  smell crayons were more likely recall their childhoods more vividly after smelling a waxy crayon.

 Trust Your Nose

Do you not like the way certain food taste; but, had to eat it anyway? (vegetables perhaps?)  Next time; try holding your nose shut. Your scene of smell has a 70 to 95% on the impact of how food taste. Without your scene of smell you wouldn’t be able to know the difference in an onion or an apple.

Now that we know a little about the nose and how it works; let’s talk about the smells humans make.

Everyone Has Their Own Brand Of Stink

It’s the middle of summer and sweat is pouring from your body like a fountain. Your odor is unique and the power behind the pungency can be based on your age, weight and what you eat. 

If you eat a lot of garlic, you might notice that you start to smell like a clove of garlic that has been baking in the sun; along with whatever else you’ve been eating. Other foods that can affect your sweat are asparagus, peppers, red meats, onions and sodas.

Sometimes the smell your sweat has can help your doctor determine if you might have an illness.