Why Do Old Books Smell So Good?
https://scienceswitch.com/2023/08/19/why-do-old-books-smell-so-good/
TL;DR:
An almond scent comes from benzaldehyde in the paper. Vanillin, the main compound in vani...
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariko_Aoki_phenomenon
“a sudden urge to defecate that is felt upon entering bookstores”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariko_Aoki_phenomenon
“a sudden urge to defecate that is felt upon entering bookstores”
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