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The Vicks “hack” that actually backfires

Criminal | A Podcast About Crime

  • Jun 30, 2026
  • 0:47
  • Short

Phoebe Judge interviews crime writer Patricia Cornwell on the first episode of our new show, What Happened Next?

Brief Summary

Avoid using Vicks up your nose in stinky situations.

Key points

  • The Science of Odor. Understanding how odors work can save you from making mistakes like using Vicks.

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