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What Does A New York Subway Station Smell Like?

Posted by: Christian Peralta Madera
Thanks to: Digital Journal
26 September 2006 - 6:00am

The Internet blog Gawker releases an interactive map showing what each subway station in New York City smells like, complete with a legend distinguishing the occasional pleasant and usually not-so-pleasant smells found below.

"Created from reports sent in by Gawker readers, the map displays particular smells -- horrific and sublime -- encountered throughout New York's subway stations. Mouse over any station to see the station name, subway lines, and types of smells to be found there."

Full Story: New York City Subway Smell Map
Source: Gawker, September 24, 2006
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