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		hackernewds on March 24, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Poor human olfaction is a nineteenth century myth Because they did not start off on their hind legs, and lose vision benefits by getting closer to the ground

unlikelymordant on March 24, 2023 [–]

Doesnt that answer your question? If humans vision benefits are so good, and being close to the ground is bad, then the need for a strong sense of smell is greatly reduced.

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