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Daily Trivia

Do women pick their mates based on scent?

on Jan 19, 2024

A Swiss study found that a majority of women unconsciously choose mates with a body odor that differs from their own natural scents, which, as a result, ensures better immune protection for their children. "Longevity" magazine reported that the genes that battle disease-provoking substances also influence body odor.

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Daily Trivia / January 18, 2024

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