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Petrichor: why does rain smell so good?
I think it's common knowledge that rain water is excellent for plants. But I don't think many people know the mechanism of action. Although I suspected water somehow picked up nitrogen in the air, I wasn't aware exactly how. Thank you for sharing!
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