The human nose can distinguish more than a trillion different smells.
Why it is true
A 2014 study published in the journal Science concluded that the human nose can distinguish more than a trillion different odours. The olfactory capacity is far superior to what was previously thought and rivals that of many animals.
Source: Science
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