Mental Floss always tackles the big issues. This week: Why does asparagus make your pee smell like a rotting possum carcass? The answer has to do with the chemicals found in asparagus, as expected, but the takeaway is the fact that some people lack the ability to smell urine. Which just explains SO MUCH (I’m looking at you Joey Butler in 3rd grade). The things we learn. Watch the video below.
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