[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Dead bodies stink. In the past humans may have tried to cover up the odor by burning stuff.

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(it is also possible that these things were offerings. Since smoke rises it was a common human belief that the essence of those offering would rise to the heavens. Either as bribes for the deities to keep them or as bribes to the dead so they don't come back.)

[Sirius Lee]

And who doesn’t love the smell of bacon? Even if the pork is long. As for cats, they are awesome, as are dogs. But cats are slightly above. Just ask them.