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Bradford pear trees contribute to the unusual spring smell often described as resembling semen and rotting fish.

EnvironmentPublic PerceptionApr 19, 2026score 0.272 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the unusual spring smell attributed to Bradford pear trees, linking it to environmental factors. It highlights a natural phenomenon that affects public perception and environmental awareness.

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Bradford pear trees contribute to the unusual spring smell often described as resembling semen and rotting fish.
Parent: EnvironmentEntity: Bradford pear treesImpact: neutralDate: Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026Target: Bradford pear trees contribute to the unusual spring smell often described as resembling semen and rotting fish.

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Why spring smells like semen and rotting fish https://www.popsci.com/environment/why-bradford-pear-trees-smell/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Global Environment News @global-environment-news-PopularScience
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Why spring smells like semen and rotting fish The post Why spring smells like semen and rotting fish appeared first on Popular Science. #science #popsci https://www.popsci.com/environment/why-bradford-pear-trees-smell/
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Why spring smells like semen and rotting fish https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.popsci.com/environment/why-bradford-pear-trees-smell/
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Why spring smells like semen and rotting fish https://www.popsci.com/environment/why-bradford-pear-trees-smell/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Thr Real Seattle PNW News @thr-real-seattle-pnw-news-Lonewolfkg
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Why spring smells like semen and rotting fish https://www.popsci.com/environment/why-bradford-pear-trees-smell/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Popular Science's Story of the Day @popular-science-s-story-of-the-day-PopularScience
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Why spring in the U.S. smells like semen and rotting fish. @popsci says: "Blame the invasive Bradford pear tree." https://flip.it/D3Ql0n #Spring #Trees #Botany #Science
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