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Tuesday

An assortment of aromas fill the air at the District Cannabis grow facility in Hagerstown, Md. Pien Huang/NPR hide caption

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WEED SMELL

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Thursday

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 23: A young woman smells the blooms inside the branch of one of the cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin near the National Mall March 23, 2016 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Researchers suggest that smell training can help those who've lost their sense of smell regain it. SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images hide caption

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Turns out humans are better at smelling than you might think. CSA Images/ Color Printstock Col/Vetta/Getty Images hide caption

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Why Your Sense Of Smell Is Better Than You Might Think

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Friday

You're born with roughly 9,000 taste buds, and they're very good at regenerating — which is why you can recover the ability to taste just days after burning your tongue. But that changes as we age. CSA Images/Getty Images hide caption

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Monday

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With No Sense Of Smell, The World Can Be A Grayer, Scarier Place

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Tuesday

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From Medical Maggots To Stench Soup, 'Grunt' Explores The Science Of Warfare

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Scent Bar, in central Los Angeles, is home to over 700 niche fragrances — several of which are neatly arranged here. Courtesy of LuckyScent hide caption

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The Scents And Sensibility Of LA's Nosy New Perfume Enthusiasts

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Monday

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Do We Choose Our Friends Because They Share Our Genes?

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Thursday

Your schnoz deserves more respect. epSos .de/Flickr hide caption

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Never Mind Eyesight, Your Nose Knows Much More

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