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Chemists Sniff Out Household Stinks

Smell squad recreates odors to wipe them out

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 6, 2008 9:46 AM CDT

(Newser) – Chemists are trying to replicate the odors of stale smoke and rotting garbage in a quest to make America a better-smelling place, the Wall Street Journal reports. A specialist squad working for the International Flavors and Fragrances company captures common bad household smells, brings them... Read full story »

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