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Skittles colors taste the same—until scent gets involved

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You’ve been tasting the rainbow of deception. Blindfolded, you cannot tell the difference between the colors because the foundational flavor profile is entirely identical. Your brain is being actively manipulated by the varied artificial fragrances, making this candy a delicious psychological experiment.

Skittles colors taste the same—until scent gets involved
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