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The Rest Is Science — The Smell Of Christmas Is Tree Screams
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The Smell Of Christmas Is Tree Screams

The Rest Is Science · 11

Each December millions of homes fill with the unmistakable scent of pine. It's sharp, resinous, and strangely comforting, feeling timeless…familiar…safe. But what if that smell isn’t what we think it is at all? Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens follow the trail of the molecules that shape this seasonal scent.…

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