Is COVID Why Some People Can't Smell Candles?

The video explores the potential link between negative reviews of scented candles and COVID-19 trends. Researcher Nick Beecham noticed a correlation between bad reviews for Yankee candles and COVID-19 cases, suggesting that loss of smell, a COVID symptom, might be reflected in these reviews. Despite some findings, skepticism remains due to data limitations. Recent trends show an increase in negative reviews, but COVID cases have not risen, possibly due to changes in case tracking methods. The research is not definitive but offers an interesting perspective on disease spread indicators.

What unusual trend did Nick Beecham notice that led to his hypothesis about COVID-19?

• A surge in negative reviews for scented candles

• A rise in positive reviews for perfumes

• A decrease in COVID-19 cases

• An increase in sales of scented candles

What common symptom of COVID-19 is linked to the negative reviews of scented candles?

• Fever

• Loss of smell

• Fatigue

• Cough

What was the main finding of Nick Beecham's research on scented candle reviews?

• There was no connection between reviews and COVID-19 cases

• Negative reviews correlated with spikes in COVID-19 cases

• Positive reviews increased during COVID-19 waves

• Scented candles were more popular during the pandemic

What limitation did the research on scented candle reviews face?

• It was based on daily COVID-19 counts

• The data set was too simple and limited

• It could predict regional COVID-19 trends

• The data set was too large

What recent observation was made about scented candle reviews in October?

• Negative reviews decreased while COVID-19 cases increased

• There was no change in reviews or COVID-19 cases

• Positive reviews increased along with COVID-19 cases

• Negative reviews increased but COVID-19 cases remained flat