Flatus — known in non-medical circles as a fart — is a topic that has fascinated, amused, and repulsed humanity for thousands of years. Even a cursory glance at the internet shows that this basic truth is at no risk of changing anytime soon. As we perhaps loosen our belts this post-Thanksgiving-feast Black Friday, we wish all of you Happy Digesting.
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