1 Number retired by Cubs in 2003. 2  Played in 2,102 game at third base for the Cubs from 1960-73. 3  Was the Cubs' WGN radio color commentator from 1990 - 2010. 4  Santo was a nine-time All-Star.
The fresh aroma after a summer downpour is one of life's pleasing scents. The earthy fragrance was named petrichor by Australian researchers in 1964. They described it as a combination of plant oils and the chemical compound geosmin which are released from the soil when it rains.
Why Does Rain Smell So Good? Rain is an element of nature that many in society revere: We love it for the pitter patter it makes when it hits our roof; it gives us an excuse to curl up on the couch with a good book; and has inspired artistic masterpieces. Rain has the innate ability to simultaneously engage all of our senses, including smell.