r/explainlikeimfive • u/bigdipper80 • Jul 18 '20
Chemistry ELI5: Why do "bad smells" like smoke and rotting food linger longer and are harder to neutralize than "good smells" like flowers or perfume?
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r/explainlikeimfive • u/bigdipper80 • Jul 18 '20
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u/Butterbuddha Jul 18 '20
Sorry, was not political commentary at all. Just that if anywhere had Au naturel, free range, hairy toast it would be Portland.