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The Smell of Durian Explained
Season 4
Episode 23
Reactions is exploring the science and chemistry of the King of Fruits today. Durian is banned from many public spaces in Southeast Asia due to its powerful odor. This week’s Reactions video explains the unique chemistry behind durian, and catches our co-hosts at PBS Digital Studios reacting to this stinky delicacy as they try it for the first time.
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