You've heard of love at first sight, but some people are starting to believe in love at first scent.
Have you ever smelled your significant other's old T-shirt and felt attached to his or her smell? Just like with animals, some scientists believe odorless chemicals called pheromones coming from the opposite sex can trigger attraction.
With that theory in mind, pheromone parties were born. At these get-togethers, guests bring a T-shirt--without perfumes or scented soaps--that has been slept in for three consecutive nights. The worn shirt with the person's "animal essence" is put in a bag with a number identifying the owner and passed around to other attendees. Then, participants pick their mate based on smell.
At Chicago's Sweetwater Bar & Grill, there's more than meets the eye--or nose--at a Valentine's Day pheromone party.
"Your nose detects that chemical," event organizer Renee explains to the group. "It's not necessarily a scent or odor, it's something amorphous and mysterious. If you see your number being held by a person in question, you can choose or choose not to speak with them."
Matchmaker Amber Neal believes, "people will go to more of these events and try to meet someone if there's a built-in icebreaker."
For more information on the matching making experiment based on scent, visit the Pheromone Parties website.
Thursday, June 13 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-06-13 17:45:09 GMT
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-06-13 01:55:01 GMT
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:27:58 GMT
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:55:58 GMT
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:56:25 GMT
After collecting tens of thousands of dollars for themselves on Wednesday, members of the General Assembly plan to kick the can of public employee pension reform down the road for at least one more month.
After collecting tens of thousands of dollars for themselves on Wednesday, members of the General Assembly plan to kick the can of public employee pension reform down the road for at least one more month.
