Read more at http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/10/us-usa-westvirginia-spill-idUSBREA0902T20140110?feedType=RSS&feedName=environmentNews, or the http://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/Kanawha/201401090067.

'Cause you know... most people are going to know what licorice and anise smell like.

Uhh, why wouldn't you? It's not that uncommon to come across either of those.


On Topic: This is pretty bad, hopefully things can get cleaned up in a prompt manner, I know several people in that area. Still, at least bottled water is plentiful nowadays.

Anise is quite common in many types of food and has a highly distinctive smell. Licorice is also quite common, especially since black licorice is a pretty unforgettable smell and taste. Like concentrated anise.

Why wouldn't they be familiar with them?