# Where Do We Begin Episode #79: The 16 Smells

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Published: 2026-06-22T07:59:56+00:00
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## Resource

They say there are 1 trillion smells, but we think that’s bogus. What if there are only 16 smells which everything is derived from. I know that sounds crazy to you, but in the universe I’m from that’s a totally normal thing to believe in among other things. Music By Justin Wabs

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