Flatulence Facts and Fallacies

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. 

Did a Loud Fart Give a Suspect's Location Away to Police?

Nov 15, 2019 Sometimes the truth is smellier than fiction.

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Could a Blue Whale's Fart Contain a Horse?

Jun 1, 2018 This story, like the feeding behavior of the animal in question, is a deep dive.

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Do Manatees Control Their Buoyancy by Farting?

Feb 9, 2021 Manatees appear to have harnessed the energy-saving power of their manatoots.

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Did a Man Die in a Meth Lab Explosion After Lighting His Farts on Fire?

Feb 16, 2016 These are not the 'blue angels' of naval aviation fame.

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Farting Burns 67 Calories?

Nov 24, 2015 Contrary to Internet search engine wisdom, farting does not burn 67 calories and is not a practi ...

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Is 'Fart Rape' an Authentic Feminist Concept?

Nov 18, 2019 A blog post on a relatively obscure, anti-feminist website provoked widespread outrage and ridic ...

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Did a Man Die After 'Holding in Farts' at His Girlfriend's House?

Aug 4, 2017 A satirical web site republished in English a fake story that had appeared in both Spanish and P ...

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