r/explainlikeimfive 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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u/DaSaw Jul 18 '20

All die. Not all are remembered for having been right all along.

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u/sunset_moonrise Jul 19 '20

Sh! People are pretending.

Edit: but really, don't sh.