Stench
Pool Chlorine Scent Exposed: Urine and Sweat Create the Real Stench
Scientist Reveals the Stomach-Churning Truth About Chlorine Smell in Swimming Pools By Xantha Leatham, Executive Science Editor Published: 10:21 BST, 24 July 2025 | Updated: 10:21 BST, 24 July 2025 Substances like sweat and urine in pools react with chlorine to form chloramines, creating health risks (File Image). Planning a refreshing dip this summer? Public […]
Surviving the Stench: My Bold Bite into the Airline-Banned ‘World’s Smelliest’ Delicacy
Surströmming: The World’s Smelliest Food Challenge [Image: A bulging tin of surströmming with fermented herring.] Dubbed the “world’s stinkiest food,” Sweden’s surströmming is not for the faint of heart. This Nordic delicacy dates back to the 16th century, when Baltic herring was fermented in brine to preserve it. The fish is packed into tins, where […]