The benefits of going out in the rain

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It turns out that after decades of studying the elements of rain's potential mood-boosting abilities, scientists have found some decent evidence to support it. And it's not the only benefit of rain: research shows rain also removes harmful substances from the air, while its unmistakable smell may even enhance our memories.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260415-why-going-out-in-the-rain-gives-your-mood-and-brain-a-boost

[Daniel]

It's water. Of course it washes particulates out of the air. I wish it would rain here. The entire state is under Level 3 water restrictions, the highest level. I will be happy the next time it rains. I have a feeling it won't rain again for a long time.

[CHAS]

I like going for a walk in the rain and sailing in the rain. It cleans the air. That makes me feel better.

[Bernard]

We had a thunder storm pass through last night... it's only April! But it did, indeed, smell so calming and reassuring.

[AdagioM]

There was a big hail and lightning storm here in Nashville on Thursday night. The power went out in my hotel. I finished my dinner in the hotel restaurant via iPhone flashlight, and then went up to my room to read my Kindle Paperwhite in bed. Hooray, electronics!

Did you know the electronic door locks on hotel rooms are battery powered? That was a relief.

I didn’t go out in the rain that night. A friend showed me a bruise she got on her arm from a hailstone.