What Causes the ‘Scent’ of a Freshly Cut Grass?

When you cut grass, it releases a special smell because the grass is upset! It has tiny chemicals inside called vocals that get released when you chop through it. These chemicals go into the air and make your nose happy, like when you eat something sweet.

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Your neighbor mows their lawn, and you instantly feel happy.
You cut your own grass on a sunny afternoon and it feels like summer.
You walk into a park after a weekend of rain and the air is full of green magic.

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