The most smelly substances and objects in the world

By studying smells, primitive people could get a lot of useful information, for example, they could distinguish between edible and harmful products. But not all the most smelly substances and objects are unsuitable for human use.

The stinkiest fruit

Oddly enough, but the most terrible smell belongs to the fruit, which also has the most exquisite taste. Durian has already won many hearts of those who have tasted it. People note that the combination of tastes in it resembles a mixture of cheese and nuts, and the smell is rotten meat. But at the expense of the characteristics of its aromas, as soon as people did not excel. Someone compared it to the smell of decaying flesh, someone spoke of a rotten onion and dirty socks.

One Englishman who tried durian back in the 19th century said: "It's akin to eating a herring with blue cheese over an open sewer." It is because of these characteristics that in public places in Thailand you can find the image of a durian crossed out with a red stripe. This means that entry into the premises with such a product is prohibited.

The durian is native to Thailand. Locals have already gotten used to cooking soup out of it, making ice cream or just eating it raw. They can safely eat the fruit and not be disgusted. For beginners who decide to try the fruits of the smelliest tropical tree, they simply recommend holding their nose or taking a deep breath through their mouth to enjoy its unusual taste. In addition, it is not recommended to eat durian with your hands - it is better to use a spoon. Otherwise, the smell from the skin of the fingers will not be washed off for a long time. Also, you can not drink this fruit with strong alcoholic beverages. This combination causes a strong reaction of the stomach.

By the way, in addition to taste, durian contains many useful components and is rich in proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Even a small slice of this fruit causes a feeling of fullness and satisfies hunger for a long time.

The stinkiest celebrities in history

Henry IV, King of France, was one of the most foul-smelling people. Being an avid hunter, he didn't bother washing himself often after killing a few animals. Therefore, even the daily change of shirts could not hide the unpleasant smell.

Howard Hughes became not only one of the most foul-smelling people in history, but also received legendary fame. In 1957, he locked himself completely naked in a film studio, taking milk, chocolate and napkins with him. When Howard returned to society, he firmly refused to wash, and cut his nails and hair only once a year. Therefore, in order to identify his corpse, the police had to take fingerprints from the body.

smelly foods

What people don't eat! Sometimes the degree of their imagination rolls over. And okay, if eating foods from this list was just a way to survive, for example, in a hungry age. But how can you eat dishes prepared in this way in the modern world?

The first place among such unusual "delicacies" is occupied by casu marzu cheese, which is produced on the island of Sardinia. To make this dish, cheese fly larvae are planted in pecorino cheese. Feeding on this product, they decompose it, as a result of which it acquires a rather pungent odor and a soft texture. Usually, before eating, the cheese is placed in a plastic bag and wrapped tightly so that the larvae die. But some gourmets prefer to put slices of cheese along with insects on bread and drink wine. This way of using the product is dangerous to health. In the human gastrointestinal tract, the larvae can continue to multiply, causing intestinal dysfunction.

In second place is the rather strange dish kiwiak - a traditional delicacy of the Eskimos and Inuit. They wrap about half a thousand uncleaned birds in sealskin, fill them with fat and sew the skin tightly so that air does not get inside. Buried in the ground, crushed with a heavy stone. After some time, the kiviak is dug up, the birds are plucked and eaten, biting off their heads and sucking out the insides. During the manufacturing process, bird carcasses acquire a disgusting specific smell.

The most fragrant flowers on earth

The first place of the most fragrant flower is given to hyacinth. In addition to the unusual smell, this flower has a beautiful legend. It is believed that it is named after the ancient Greek god Hyacinth, who for a long time was the best friend of Apollo. They often organized various competitions in the form of games and sports tournaments. In one of these competitions, Hyacinth had an accident. Apollo threw discs and accidentally hit his friend with one of them. Crimson drops of blood splashed on the lush green grass, where beautiful flowers appeared after a while. Their stately appearance and magnificent aroma resembled a dead Hyacinth. So Apollo named these flowers after his friend. Phloxes have an exquisite aroma

It is still believed that phloxes are a symbol of love and mutual fidelity. If this flower is placed on the pillow of a sleeping lover, whose feelings have cooled, they will flare up with renewed vigor.

Surprisingly large flowers also grow on Earth. For example, Rafflesia can weigh up to 11 kg. .
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