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The Science Behind Petrichor: Why Rain Smells Good

A scientific explanation explores why rain, particularly after a dry spell, often carries a pleasant earthy scent known as petrichor.

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Petrichor liegt in der Luft: Darum riecht der Regen jetzt so gut

Es ist nicht nur die Erleichterung, dass endlich wieder einmal Regen fällt, die ihn so gut tun lässt. Auch der Geruch trägt seinen Teil dazu bei.

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