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Why do the dusty pages of an old book or the fresh scent of earth after rain instantly transport us back to a moment we thought we had forgotten? While all our other senses remain anchored in the “now,” how is it that smell becomes such a masterful time machine? This week in Küre Encyclopedia, we examine the sense of smell—the fastest yet most mysterious “input” channel of our minds. The Brain’s Emotional Shortcut The human brain functions like a massive data processing center, interpreting the