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The olfactory nerve is direct neighbors to the memory center of the brain. That's why the memory trigger happens when you smell a specific smell.
by popalchemist 10mo ago
The olfactory nerve is direct neighbors to the memory center of the brain. That's why the memory trigger happens when you smell a specific smell.
- memoriesofsmell 10mo agoIf someone blindfolds me and puts a smell under my nose, even if it's something I smell regularly, I will struggle to pick it personally. So discovering that other people can recall things so strongly as a result feels like a hidden super power to me!