TIL that natural gas is actually odorless, and the smell we associate with it was invented in the 1970s by British engineer Peter Hansen. He was asked to create the "nastiest smell" possible so pe...

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TIL that natural gas is actually odorless, and the smell we associate with it was invented in the 1970s by British engineer Peter Hansen. He was asked to create the "nastiest smell" possible so pe...

www.bbc.co.uk

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Today I Learned (TIL)English · 24 days ago

Gloucestershire man who invented gas smell wins 'dull' award

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Peter Hansen receives a 'Dull Man's Podcast' lifetime achievement award for his ubiquitous invention.

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Original Title: TIL that natural gas is actually odorless, and the smell we associate with it was invented in the 1970s by British engineer Peter Hansen. He was asked to create the “nastiest smell” possible so people could detect gas leaks.

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