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seabass-labrax ◴[] No.43109936[source]
I fully support research like this, because it's always good to get proper data about phenomena. However, I can't help feeling that the results are unsurprising: how could you smell the scented candles if they weren't producing nanoparticles? Surely the existence or abundance of these nanoparticles was never in question?
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protocolture ◴[] No.43110090[source]
This was my initial thought too. Like if I grow a bunch of nice smelling flowers, and crack open a window during the spring. Am I worse or better off than purchasing a scented candle.

Should we as a species stop nice smelling things entirely.

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alabastervlog ◴[] No.43110151[source]
Imagine how much “air pollution” one inhales when taking a big whiff of a nice curry.
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1. imp0cat ◴[] No.43111685[source]
Actually, it's the cooking that pollutes your indoor air the most. Once the food is on the table, most of the damage is already done.