10 Things You May Not Know About Smell

10 Things You May Not Know About Smell Here are 10 things you may not know about smell. Smell, though often underrated, is an incredibly powerful sense. It can evoke memories, alert us to dangers, and even allows us to enjoy food more. It’s a vital one for non-human creatures as well. Here are 10 things you may not know about the important faculty. Number 10. It’s been with you the longest. When babies come out of the womb, they can’t hear or see all that well, but their sense of smell is good to go. In fact, it’s the first sense that humans develop. Number 9. Women smell better. That’s both as a general assessment of the aromas one gives off and their ability to take them in. It’s possible that men are more likely to have an unpleasant odor about them because they can’t smell themselves as well. Number 8. Younger people are more scent adventurous. Up until the age of 4, humans aren’t as discerning about what they’re willing to take a whiff of. To babies and toddlers, all of the world’s scents are equally intriguing.  Number 7. Our noses can pinpoint smells in space. People fortunate […]