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Ask CityLab: Why Does My Food Taste So Weird on Airplanes?
A new study suggests it’s all in your ears.
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Funny you should ask, dear reader—two Cornell researchers released a study on this very topic just a few weeks ago. Turns out, you might have the roaring engine or screaming baby next to you to thank (or blame) for the funky-tasting food.