Originally Posted by
Cdsnuts
It always amazed me how directly linked smell is to the brain. But when you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Smell is linked very strongly to memory for a reason. This is how animals know and remember where and when to get certain foods. It's literally connected directly into their brain for memory processing. Same thing for people. I can't tell you how many smells remind me of childhood, or certain important periods in my life. When I catch any of those smells, it brings back the memories attached to it instantly.