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why does mint or menthol make your mouth feel cool?

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http://www.abc.net.au/science/k2/moments/s537539.htm

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Chemistry (non-biochemistry), environmental science, occupational health and safety, environmental regulation and management, environmental engineering, and wastewater engineering. I'm the Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety and the Director of Research at the Institute of Textile Technology.

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