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Cannabis plants seen in the District Cannabis facility in Hagerstown, Md.

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How safe is your weed?

Lavender, citrus and candy: Weed's signature aroma changes with the times

March 25, 2025 • A tour of a grow facility in Maryland reveals the wide variety of scents from different cannabis strains.

WEED SMELL

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You Can Thank 150 Different Compounds For The Sweet Smell Of Bacon

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You Can Thank 150 Different Compounds For The Sweet Smell Of Bacon

May 29, 2014 • The smell of frying bacon can rouse us from the deepest sleep. If you've ever wondered why, and how that works chemically, the American Chemical Society has a video for you.

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