Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Crazy Slo-Mo Video Explains Why Rain Has That Distinctive Smell





Have you ever smelled that distinctive, sweet aroma that lingers after it rains? Scientists call it "petrichor," and since the 1960s, they've believed it comes from oils and chemicals that are released when raindrops hit the ground.



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