Smell and Emotion: A coincidence?

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Many a times, I have seen my cat dilate her pupils and fluff her hair after she sniffs a room where a dog was present a little while ago. So, this connection might have evolved in the human bodies for the same purpose. The reason we don’t see the use this trait in modern times is that our environment has changed significantly and we don’t need to use it anymore...
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The reason we don’t see the use this trait in modern times is that our environment has changed significantly and we don’t need to use it anymore. Humans have now become part of larger agricultural and industrial societies where they are not in contact with wild life and are not at risk of much physical danger...
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