That's not your imagination! That smell has a name, and it's backed by science. The earthy, fresh scent after a rainstorm is called petrichor (pronounced PEH-truh-kor). It comes from a mix of plant ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — You step outside after a fresh spring rain, expecting clean, crisp air and a break from sneezing fits. But instead, your allergies hit harder than ...

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That’s not your imagination! That smell has a name, and it’s actually backed by science. That earthy, fresh, almost nostalgic smell after a rainstorm is called petrichor (pronounced PEH-truh-kor). It ...