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Well, the day has finally arrived: the first day back to school of the 2013-2014 year. I know, seems late, right? Someone saw wisdom in passing a law that Michigan public schools cannot begin until after Labor Day. So here we are. It works out all right, but does seem…late.

The good folks at Staples Canada were thinking a lot about school this summer, apparently, because they took the time to do a study on what smells trigger memories of school for adults. It may have been paper, pencils, books, or even cut grass, but there was something that did it for each group. I’ve been thinking deeply, and I’m not actually sure. I guess I usually think about the smell of the school itself. The smell of old concrete buildings reminds me of school. Go figure.

Anyhow, for the complete results and charming infographic, check out Staples Canada’s Back to School Smells study.

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