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Jan 2021
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The Science of Taste & How to Change a H...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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In the search for love, you’ve probably heard claims that pheromones can make you more appealing. And some perfumes and colognes claim to have pheromones in them that will do the trick. This episode looks at those claims and whether they will really improve your love life. https://www.rd.com/article/do-pheromone-perfumes-really-work/ Will a dessert taste swe ... Show More
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