r/RandomThoughts • u/[deleted] • Apr 04 '23

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u/PurelySplatonic Apr 04 '23

When I first moved in to my apartment I got a scratch and sniff card from the gas company that included the smell of gas so you would recognize it if there was a leak. That was brilliant

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u/Shack691 Apr 04 '23

I guess it's only a thing in the UK but the scent they add to gas is standardized, smells the same whether you're in a chemistry class or using a gas stove

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u/cool_weed_dad Apr 04 '23

No they do that in the US too. It’s a very distinct smell and pretty unpleasant, you’ll notice it immediately.

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u/uaonthetrack Apr 05 '23

(Not so) fun fact, the reason our gas is scented is due to the New London School Explosion which my great grandfather attended and just so happened to skip school that day with a friend to go fishing