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Re:Why Japan is so successful at returning lost property by disbshdns on Wednesday January 15, 2020 @09:46PM (#22061253)
I find ppl who wear rain jackets smell (and look goofy)
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Re:Why Japan is so successful at returning lost property by cosmodisk on Thursday January 16, 2020 @02:11AM (#22062277)
Do they smell like rain?
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Re:Why Japan is so successful at returning lost property by danwills on Thursday January 16, 2020 @02:46AM (#22062434)
Good old 'petrichor'[1], I've never noticed it emanating from a human. I wonder if geosmin is used in any fragrance-products though, or even if specific skin flora (bacteria) might produce it?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petrichor?wprov=sfla1

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Re:Why Japan is so successful at returning lost property by danwills on Thursday January 16, 2020 @02:52AM (#22062458)
Sounds like geosmin is actually not that pleasant on its own.. I like petrichor personally but can imagine the earthy aspect on its own might not be entirely pleasant.
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Re:Why Japan is so successful at returning lost property by disbshdns on Thursday January 16, 2020 @09:41PM (#22071384)
No, BO. Anyway a astringent acidic smell. Like lactic acid.

I have a sensitive nose, and my office mate bikes into work 7 mi through hills in any type of weather. Good for him.

But, if he had to wear his rain coat, he smells. Even after he showers and keeps his gear in the lockers.

It’s nauseating.

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