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Smell
DiscoveriesScientists discover how the sixth sense really works
Our five senses: seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching help us understand the world around us
Joseph Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/04/95ac29_d45c6af713c74f6aada0fbd6ea1d939fmv2.jpeg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
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Our five senses: seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching help us understand the world around us
Joseph Shavit