Flatulence Facts and Fallacies
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Behold, some of our finest, world-class reporting on the whys and wherefores of farting.
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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?
Sometimes the truth is smellier than fiction.
Did a Loud Fart Give a Suspect’s Location Away to Police?
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Could a Blue Whale’s Fart Contain a Horse?
This story, like the feeding behavior of the animal in question, is a deep dive.
Could a Blue Whale’s Fart Contain a Horse?
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Do Manatees Control Their Buoyancy by Farting?
Manatees appear to have harnessed the energy-saving power of their manatoots.
Do Manatees Control Their Buoyancy by Farting?
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Did a Man Die in a Meth Lab Explosion After Lighting His Farts on Fire?
These are not the 'blue angels' of naval aviation fame.
Did a Man Die in a Meth Lab Explosion After Lighting His Farts on Fire?
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Farting Burns 67 Calories?
Contrary to Internet search engine wisdom, farting does not burn 67 calories and is not...
Farting Burns 67 Calories?
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Is ‘Fart Rape’ an Authentic Feminist Concept?
A blog post on a relatively obscure, anti-feminist website provoked widespread outrage and ridicule years...
Is ‘Fart Rape’ an Authentic Feminist Concept?
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Did a Man Die After ‘Holding in Farts’ at His Girlfriend’s House?
A satirical web site republished in English a fake story that had appeared in both...
Did a Man Die After ‘Holding in Farts’ at His Girlfriend’s House?
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