26Male emperor moth
A male emperor moth can smell a female emperor moth from up to 7 miles away.
27. Benjamin Franklin wanted to make the odor of farts smell good so that farting in public will become socially acceptable. He wanted flatulence to be "as agreeable as perfumes."
28. Dying stars cause space to smell like "hot metal, diesel fumes, and barbecue." Astronauts have also compared the smell of the moon to "spent gunpowder."
29. An elephant's ability to smell water is so refined that they can sometimes detect water sources up to 12 miles (19.2 km) away.
30. The scent given off by each person's unique immune system is the second-most important criteria (after disposition) women use to assess potential partners. Women are more likely to find people attractive who have with immune systems unlike their own.
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31Wolverines
Wolverines are being trained to find and rescue avalanche survivors because they are naturally inclined to sniff out animals 20 feet below the snow and eat them.
32. The "Old People Smell" is caused by a molecule called 2-Nonenal, the production of which increases in your body as you age.
33. Consuming even 15 milligrams of the chemical element Tellurium can cause your sweat and breath to smell like garlic for up to 8 months.
34. Chunks of whale puke sell for as much as $150,000. After aging, the chunks become known as ambergris, developing a sweet musky smell. This material is highly sought after by high-end perfume manufacturers.
35. The first deodorant for men was launched in 1935 (decades after the introduction of deodorants for women) because, at the beginning of the 20th century, body odor was not considered a problem for men. It was a part of being masculine.
