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by ErroneousBosh 50 days ago
> There is some evidence that drought-stricken cattle respond in a restless manner to this 'smell of rain' which may drift with the wind for considerable distances.

Apparently humans can smell this in parts-per-billion quantities. Certainly once you become attuned to it (if you live in the country) you can "smell rain" when it's well over the horizon.