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🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

Eating asparagus? Don't be surprised if your bathroom visit is accompanied by an unpleasant smell

Asparagus is a healthy and delicious vegetable that can lead to a notable odor during bathroom visits after consumption.

Mar 22 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Gloss: The Strip Light

A doctoral student sparked controversy at the University of Colorado after microwaving his curry, which led to a complaint about the strong odor.

Mar 22 • 10:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The unbearable odor influenced diplomacy between Czechoslovakia and Germany for ten years

A persistent issue with unbearable smells significantly impacted diplomatic relations between Czechoslovakia and Germany for around a decade.

Mar 20 • 14:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Bad Smell in Finnish Toilets - The Problem Could Be Fixed with a Few Tens

Finnish toilets often suffer from odor issues due to scratched toilet seats, which can be replaced affordably, according to professional cleaners.

Mar 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

It Shouldn't Smell Like a Rose Garden. Let's Talk About What Women Smell Like Down There

The article discusses women's vaginal odor and addresses common concerns related to its natural scent, emphasizing that it should not be masked by strong soaps or fragrant products.

Mar 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Odor of marijuana leads police to pursue car and seize anabolic steroids in downtown Divinópolis; VIDEO

A police chase in Divinópolis ensued when a driver ignored a stop order, leading to a car being pursued and seized with anabolic steroids and possible drug-related issues.

Mar 19 • 14:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"Nauseating, scratching, diesel-like smell" causes mothers in Amager to react

Mothers in Amager are growing increasingly concerned about air quality and health risks for their children due to emissions from Copenhagen Airport, leading to a surge in noise and odor complaints from local residents.

Mar 19 • 05:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Italian City Seeks Professional "Smellers"

An Italian city is on the lookout for professional odor testers to evaluate the scent landscape of their area.

Mar 18 • 19:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

"An Odor that Exhaled Fire": Hospitals Targeted by Israel in Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes on hospitals in Lebanon have resulted in numerous casualties among medical personnel amidst ongoing conflict.

Mar 16 • 18:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Do natural deodorants really work?: The natural ingredient that is changing personal hygiene in Ecuador

Natural deodorants are gaining popularity in Ecuador as consumers become more health-conscious, with a focus on a new aluminum-free product by DR.DRY that claims to effectively manage body odor.

Mar 13 • 17:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Do natural deodorants work? Yes, and they are now in Ecuador

Natural deodorants are gaining popularity in Ecuador, especially a new product by the brand DR.DRY, which claims effective odor control without chemical ingredients.

Mar 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Response to Reader: You Must Decide Whether You Want Pain or Diarrhea

A reader suggests using an ozone generator for eliminating smoke odors, referencing its professional use in smoke removal after incidents such as wildfires.

Mar 11 • 13:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Neither gum nor mint: foods that help eliminate garlic and onion breath when you don't have time to brush your teeth

Certain foods and beverages can eliminate the lingering odor of garlic and onion from the breath when brushing teeth is not possible.

Mar 10 • 16:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A Terrible Stench Fills the Air Near Lithuania's Largest Landfill

The odor emanating from the Kazokiškės landfill has intensified significantly, prompting concern from local officials and residents.

Mar 9 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Leaving a cup of coffee beans in the car's cup holder: why upholsterers recommend it

Upholsterers suggest leaving a cup of coffee beans in the car's cup holder to naturally absorb bad odors in the vehicle's interior.

Mar 9 • 13:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A smell wafted through central Prague, firefighters are investigating a gas leak

Firefighters in central Prague are investigating a possible gas leak following reports of a strong odor in the area.

Mar 9 • 12:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Even a small wardrobe will fit quilts and comforters, store them with these tricks

The article provides tips on how to properly store quilts and comforters to avoid issues like odor, dampness, and mold when the winter season ends.

Mar 6 • 15:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Macabre story from Nowa Huta. Son lived with the body of his mother

A shocking incident in Nowa Huta revealed that a son had lived with the decomposing body of his nearly 90-year-old mother for about two weeks before authorities intervened due to resident complaints about a foul odor.

Mar 4 • 21:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Seaweed changes the scenery of Praia do Forte in Cabo Frio and causes strong odor

Seaweed has covered Praia do Forte in Cabo Frio, Brazil, leading to a strong odor and raising concerns among local residents and tourists.

Mar 3 • 16:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Learner driver arrested for drug driving during test

A 26-year-old learner driver was arrested for drug driving during his driving test in St Helens, UK, after police detected cannabis odor and a faulty brake light.

Mar 3 • 14:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Parents report foul smell at their home before son is arrested over chilling discovery

The article details a harrowing case where parents reported a foul odor from their property, leading to the discovery of a missing woman's body and their son's arrest.

Mar 3 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents leave condominium after strong smell during Transpetro pipeline repair in Mangaratiba

Residents of a condominium in Mangaratiba, Brazil, fell ill due to a strong odor during maintenance on a Transpetro pipeline that led to over 70 people evacuating their homes.

Feb 26 • 16:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

ABC began to smell of feces – the reason was uncovered under the charging area

A broken septic tank pipe caused a significant odor issue at an ABC charging station in Toijala, Finland.

Feb 25 • 12:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Ultimate Trick to Make Your Wardrobe Always Smell Good

A practical method to keep wardrobe clothes smelling fresh, involving moisture and odor elimination techniques.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The water has smelled since January, but residents can drink it again

Residents in a housing area near Randers, Denmark, can now safely drink their tap water after it was temporarily deemed unfit due to a foul odor since January 29.

Feb 23 • 16:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

A common mistake ruins your towels – they smell worse than before washing

This article discusses common mistakes made when washing towels and offers tips for proper washing intervals and temperatures to avoid odor buildup.

Feb 22 • 11:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The smell at Seija's home permeates everything - "I almost started to live in seclusion"

Seija recounts her troubling experience with a persistent odor in her home that has affected her family's quality of life.

Feb 22 • 04:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Is Everyone Avoiding Me... Because of My Body Odor?

The article discusses the distressing experience of a woman named Yeong-mi, who becomes consumed by anxiety about her body odor after perceiving that her friends are avoiding her.

Feb 21 • 01:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gas Leak Blocks Streets, Causes Strong Odor and Mobilizes Authorities in Santos

A gas leak in Santos, Brazil, has led to street closures and alarmed residents.

Feb 20 • 13:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Filmmaker M. M. Baig passes away at the age of 70, body found in his home

Senior filmmaker M. M. Baig has passed away at the age of 70, with his body found in his home after neighbors reported a foul odor.

Feb 19 • 15:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Abascal's 'Machista Odor' to Identifying with VOX's Feminism: María Guardiola's Contradictions in Government Formation Negotiations

María Guardiola, the acting president of Extremadura, has faced scrutiny for her contradictions after forming a government pact with VOX, despite previously claiming she would never collaborate with the far-right party.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump worries Potomac ‘will still stink’ during America250 celebration after massive sewage spill

President Trump expressed concerns that the Potomac River may still have a foul odor during the upcoming America250 celebrations due to a massive sewage spill affecting the area.

Feb 18 • 19:53 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Smell of dead rat over Esplanaden in Huskvarna

Residents of Huskvarna report a strong odor of dead rats as a rat control operation continues.

Feb 18 • 10:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Violanta: The Odor Blamed on the Sewer, Ignored Alarms, and the Key Testimony of the Guard

Workers at the Violanta factory reported a strong gas smell before an explosion killed five employees, raising concerns about workplace safety.

Feb 18 • 05:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An Italian town plans to hire a special 'scent team' – this is what they will sniff out

Brendola, a small town in Italy, is seeking to hire six scent evaluators to identify and locate unpleasant odors affecting local residents.

Feb 16 • 18:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Open sewage in construction by the Rafard City Hall generates bad smell and bothers the population: 'carrion and stench', says resident

Residents of Rafard, Brazil, are complaining about the strong odor from open sewage related to incomplete city maintenance work.

Feb 16 • 17:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

When the body screams with smells: Hidden messages behind your sweat and breath

The article discusses how body odor is not just a hygiene issue, but a vital indicator that can reveal underlying health conditions.

Feb 15 • 11:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why they recommend burning a clove of garlic on the stove

Home tips suggest burning a garlic clove on the stove to neutralize odors and repel insects naturally.

Feb 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

The Durian: The Most Stinky Fruit in the World

The durian, known as the "king of fruits," is infamous for its strong odor, yet it remains a popular and sought-after delicacy in many Asian countries.

Feb 14 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pipe bursts after rain, and the entrance of the São Paulo City Hall's VIP area at Anhembi is flooded and smells of sewage

A sewage pipe burst in front of São Paulo's City Hall VIP area at Anhembi during the first night of Carnaval, causing significant flooding and a foul odor.

Feb 14 • 07:20 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Living near the worst landfill: plastic particles in the soil, swarms of mosquitoes, and the odor that makes people close their windows

Residents near Slovakia's most notorious waste dump struggle with health risks and environmental concerns.

Feb 13 • 13:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

– We noticed it as soon as we entered the hall. It smelled disgusting

Players and spectators have reported a worrying foul odor in a newly built football hall in Granåsen, Norway, raising health concerns.

Feb 12 • 08:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

La China Suárez responded to a user on X who spoke about her body odor: 'You are going to make me cry'

La China Suárez addressed comments about her body odor on social media, sharing her appreciation for the support she received amid ongoing rumors.

Feb 10 • 23:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Professor on excessive sweating and unpleasant odor: not a personal tragedy, but a symptom of illness

A professor explains that excessive sweating and unpleasant odor should not be dismissed as normal but rather seen as important health signals that require attention.

Feb 10 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigate suspected death after contact with gym pool in East Zone

Authorities in São Paulo are investigating the suspicious death of a 27-year-old woman who died after swimming in a local gym's pool that exhibited unusual odor and taste.

Feb 8 • 13:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Never more stink from the toilet: You only need one spoon of what we all throw in the trash

A simple trick using coffee grounds can eliminate unpleasant odors from toilets caused by stagnant water.

Feb 8 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Home Remedies to Get Rid of Armpit Odor Before Summer Comes!

The article discusses effective home remedies to combat armpit odor that often worsens during the hot summer months.

Feb 7 • 16:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

What is the fault of the innocent? In a feud with a neighbor, 6 puppies were killed

In Mirzapur, UP, a young man reportedly threw six puppies into a well to intimidate an elderly man during a dispute, leading to outrage and a police complaint after a foul odor emerged from the well.

Feb 6 • 13:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

How to Clean Pillows Without Water? These 5 Home Hacks Will Remove Odor and Bacteria

The article discusses methods to clean pillows without using water and suggests five hacks to eliminate odors and bacteria accumulation.

Feb 6 • 00:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

It smells of gas, gasoline, and rotten eggs in Amager and Christianshavn – now the City of Copenhagen has identified the culprit

Residents of Amager and Christianshavn have been troubled by a foul smell, which has been attributed to Copenhagen Oil Service, leading to a municipal order to mitigate the odor from their tank facility.

Feb 4 • 19:37 UTC

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