#257 - Harold McGee - The Science Of How Smells Work
Modern Wisdom
The Surprising Science Behind Whales and Excrement Smells
This chapter examines ambergris, a rare substance from sperm whales, and its ties to the whaling industry and literature like Moby Dick. It also discusses the importance of excrement smell in understanding gut health and microbial balance.
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