Olfaction

The film adaptation of the novel Perfume: The Story of a Murderer directed by Tom Tykwer did a great job in resembling the novel. I felt that the film followed the novel closely, which really helped me understand the story better. Reading the novel is helpful to understand the film because the novel is the original story/script. When novels are adapted into screenplays, the writer has to do what is best for the film, which can result in the writer cutting out or changing certain things like:…

What if we could one day feel things we couldn’t see, or taste sounds? As strange as that question sounds, it could be reality according to David Eagleman. In his TED talk he outlines several ways to substitute or increase our senses with technology. Some of these innovations might even be cheaper or replace the current technology being used. He explains that each animal has its own “umwelt” or surrounding world. For instance, humans can see less than ten trillionth of light rays, these rays…

Sold. A four letter word that can give you a whole world of trouble. Packing, living in a maze of boxes, unpacking, packing again, living in a showcase home, packing, unpacking, packing, and moving house. It was in August 2016 when we first decided to sell our East Brighton home. Mum and Dad wanted us to be closer to school, so that we would not be required to wake up at 6:30am each morning, leave the house at 7:00am, and drive for 45 minutes to an hour each morning. My poor mum had to drive…

Sweetening jars also called honey jars are a type of jar or bottle spell that is used to sweeten someone up to you, sweeten their mind to you, become nicer, loving, willing, or offer kindness to you. These spells can be used for court cases in which you want the judge and lawyers to take your side over the opponent’s side. They can be used to reconcile with a lover, friend, or family member. You can use them for sweetening a new guy towards you. You can use one to get a new job, sweeten your…

Why is my dog’s nose wet? If you are a dog owner, chances are you have been awakened by a cold, wet nose snuffling in your face. But what makes your pooch’s sniffer so soggy? Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions! A wet nose means he’s healthy, right? Not necessarily. The idea that a wet nose means a healthy dog is incorrect. There are several reasons why your dog’s nose may be wet or dry, cold or warm. Your dog sweats through the pads of his paws to regulate his…

Senses,mostly everyone has 5.In most cases it makes a person.I have three senses in particular that make some part of me and they are sight,smell,and hearing g.The senses are found in 3 of my favorite things glitter,perfume scent,and quietness.All 3 are senses that when put together make some part of my personality; of who I am. Glitter! A noun that 's defines as tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration to give something that WOW factor. Glitter ,such a fun thing to use yet a mess…

PART A -I As molecules reach taste receptors on the microvilli, action-potentials generated through voltage-gated channels will initiate, leading to the excitation of nerve fibres. From there, responses will be carried to the brainstem and be further processed within the brain. The information will eventually translate into taste qualities such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami. Furthermore, each taste quality is specified according to the molecule that binds to the receptor. Salt taste…

Statistics from the American Pet Products Association show that roughly 65 percent of U.S households have a pet and around 42.9 million of these homes own at least one cat. For these owners cat litter is a basic necessity, but when comparing prices a 25 pound bag of “Fresh Step Odor Shield with Febreze Freshness” costs $11.99 while the off-brand costs only $4.06 (price check through Walmart.com). Even though most consumers can purchase the off-brand cat litter, which does virtually the same job…

Absorb the odours This is where we get to dive into a little bit of odour eliminating voodoo. Although people have their opinions as to why these different methods work, most don’t really know. All that matters is that it works, right? Coffee grounds Place open bowls of coffee grounds in cupboards or places that have lingering smoke smells. Like magic, these grounds will kill odours like that’s what it was made for. Plain charcoal Use charcoal like the coffee grounds. Feel free to buy…

Every day the Facebook newsfeed is filled with videos of dogs performing tricks, playing with children, and getting into mischief. Dog videos on Youtube get millions of views and shares around the world. Owners can take their pets to doggy daycare for playtime, to salons for shampoos and pedicures, and pet stores for holiday outfits. Some people may find this kind of attention excessive, but dogs have always been considered “man’s best friend.” There is another group of dogs, however, who make…