Smell in Space
Space lacks the molecules necessary for smell, making it impossible to experience scents in a vacuum. However, if you were to face the sun and get singed, you could catch a whiff of your own burning flesh. The conversation also touches on the curious phenomenon of sneezing when looking at bright lights, leading to a humorous exploration of bodily sensations and the nature of pleasure derived from relief.In this clip
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