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agine how disturbing and even life-
changing that would be?
Another interesting fact is
that although water vaporizes at
room temperature and even be-
low, it has no odor. This special
feature in water is most impor-
tant, since it means that there is no
difference between the scent of a
dried rose and one that has been
freshly watered and still has droplets
on its petals. In other words, the rose’s
natural perfume is unimpaired.
Furthermore, the water vapor, or moisture, in
the air actually strengthens the effect of any exist-
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