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Why Does Bacon Smell So Good?
Season 1
Episode 12
What is it about cooking bacon that makes it smell so good? The Reactions team puts its nose into everyone's favorite breakfast food. We teamed up with the Compound Interest blog to break down the science of that sweet smell.
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