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Why Do Smells Trigger Memories?

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Of the five senses, the sense of smell is known to be the most closely linked with memory. When a smell triggers a memory, it is likely to be an emotion connected to our pasts. Sometimes “smell memories” are so strong and real, it can transport us as far back as childhood or to a specific event, good or bad, from our past. Olfactory-triggered memories can be so explicit and are most typically triggered by chance. When someone or something passes your nose, that whiff can be quite an emotional trip down memory lane…

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