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[–] Microcosm [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Good article!

Love the smell is a stretch.

I laugh at the smell and sing a modified version of the Doors - "the smell came through on the other side"

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[–] xyzzy 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Fun fact: That doesn't happen to everyone and if it happens can be tested in the genes.

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[–] Microcosm [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Ha! A mutant! What could this mutation possibly serve for humanity?

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[–] xyzzy 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Mutations are random, they don't serve a purpose. This one changes digestion a bit.

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[–] Nothingkin 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Asparagus contains a compound known as mercaptan. When this is broken down by the digestive system, by-products are released causing the smell.

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[–] Microcosm [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

So the way our body breaks down asparagus it causes it to smell like the same thing.

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[–] Nothingkin 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Yep, the same thing can also happen with onions and garlic.

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[–] cinderblock 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Cause you ate asparagus, dummy. ;-)

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[–] Microcosm [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Wish it would do that when I have turkey and potatoes...or a good steak off the grill. Asparagus tastes good but smells nasty!!!

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[–] cinderblock ago 

Very true, very true.