Are Humans Really Worse at Smelling than Dogs?

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Are Humans Really Worse at Smelling than Dogs?

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Apr 18, 2022

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The idea that humans have a worse sense of smell than other animals is a pervasive myth. Learn the reality in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/nose-throat/human-sense-smell-good-as-dog.htm

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