One Last Pop Quiz: Is there actually a word for that unmistakable smell after it rains?
Answer: PETRICHOR (PET-ri-kor)
But technically, petrichor isn't the smell of rain itself. It's the earthy scent created when rain hits dry soil and helps release compounds associated with plants and soil into the air.
The term “petrichor” was coined by two Australian researchers in 1964 to describe the phenomenon.
📚 And just like that, you learned something new today. Mr. Robinson would be proud. Gold star for you. ⭐