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I smell everything, myself (skin, nails, hair, etc.), food, books, everything! is this normal? is there a name to this habit?
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Osmophilia: I did find a definition that might suit: osmophilia: the love or fondness of various odors. Many people like to smell things, and it may have to do with the rich linkages between smell and memory. And smelling food before you eat, for instance, it may preserve your health! :-) other animals get a lot of information from smell, and we human animals may as well.
Answered 6/5/2013
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