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The Big Stink: II. Scents and the Weather
Weather conditions can promote or inhibit bad smells in an urban area. Warm weather can increase bacterial decomposition of organic matter, which under certain conditions can produce sulfurous smells – this is why it often reeks when you walk past … Continue reading
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Tagged Manhattan, maple syrup, mercaptan, natural gas, new jersey, New York City, pollution, rotten egg
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The Big Stink: I. Scents and the City
Four years ago, on the morning of Monday, January 8th, 2007, a mysterious foul odor settled upon New York City and surrounding regions, causing confusion, consternation and even building evacuations in some cases. Many were concerned it might be dangerous … Continue reading
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Tagged Manhattan, maple syrup, mercaptan, rotten egg, smell
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