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[–] phonics@lemmy.world 41 points 3 days ago (1 children)

You actually nailed it. Glittering is attractive to all things with eyes because it represents water which is needed for life. Thats why car manufacturers use chrome in specific areas like the logo or a line they want you to notice to attract our lizard brain.

[–] xzinik@feddit.cl 10 points 3 days ago (2 children)

what!? really? is that simple? but shouldnt smell be a bigger factor?

[–] phonics@lemmy.world 11 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Let me know when you start smelling with your eyes lol

[–] Quibblekrust@thelemmy.club 4 points 2 days ago

Nwver heard of Smell-O-Vision!?

[–] xzinik@feddit.cl 2 points 2 days ago

xD

you know what i meant >.<'

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

i mean petrichor smells great and we can smell it from very far. wonder if other animals can detect it too.