I've lost my sense of smell/taste because of sinus congestion. Why do I still crave sweets after a meal? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Nov 12, 2009 - 10 answers

Given their acute senses, why do dogs eat gross things? [more inside]
posted by roxie5 on Jul 19, 2009 - 27 answers

Looking for a new kind of relaxation technique. I'm thinking something sensory, no drugs or tobacco. I thought first of incense. A) What's your experience with using incense to relax? B) Is there anything that provides a similar experience? More parameters inside. [more inside]
posted by l33tpolicywonk on Jul 16, 2007 - 20 answers

What makes the fragrance and taste of a banana change so drastically when turning from pre-ripe to spotty? [more inside]
posted by Asherah on Jun 8, 2007 - 12 answers

Tips for getting a sick pussycat on a feeding tube to eat by mouth again (and a cautionary tale)? [more inside]
posted by Scram on Jan 26, 2007 - 34 answers