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How much do we fart? -

On average, adults produce around one liter (two pints) of gas daily, resulting in approximately 14 farts per day. However, it is possible for this number to increase to as much as 21 times daily.

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What is the volume of a fart? -

Research studies have been conducted on this matter, revealing that the answer lies somewhere between a bottle of nail polish and a can of soda.

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It is best not to hold it in -

Gas can accumulate in your body and will eventually need to be released, possibly resulting in a big emission! If you continue to retain it, the gas may be reabsorbed and subsequently expelled through your mouth... This must be why they say "better out than in."

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Fart bullying -

According to BBC, in 2019, a man from Australia filed a lawsuit against his previous company seeking AUS$1.8m (US$1.2 million) in damages. He alleged that his supervisor repeatedly passed gas on him multiple times a day. He lost the case. 

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Canada -

In 2016, the Canadian government engaged in a discussion regarding the term "fart" within parliament. This stemmed from MP Michelle Rempel's allegations that the government treated the province of Alberta "like a fart in the room" when it came to jobs. 

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Don’t fart in Germany -

Well, at least not in front of Berlin’s police officers. A man who was asked for his ID did so, and ended up being fined €900 (US$1,012) for disrespecting the officers, says Mental Floss.

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Flatulence has a role in literature -

Take William Shakespeare as an example. He employed jests about flatulence, like the one found in ‘A Comedy of Errors,’ where he penned the line “A man may break a word with you, sir; and words are but wind; Ay, and break it in your face, so he break it not behind.”

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Flatulence has a role in literature -

Additional literary classics that reference flatulence include Dante Alighieri's 'The Inferno,' Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales,' and James Joyce's 'Ulysses,' among various others.

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Flatulence has a role in literature -

Jonathan Swift wrote a pamphlet titled 'The Benefit of Farting' in 1722.

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James Joyce -

The author's fascination with farts is evident not only in 'Ulysses,' but also in his relationship with his wife and muse, Nora Barnacle.

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James Joyce -

In a letter sent to her in 1909, Joyce references flatulence 10 times! Specifically, he states: “I think I would know Nora’s fart anywhere. I think I could pick hers out in a roomful of farting women.”

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Eproctophilia -

It appears that James Joyce had a sexual attraction towards flatulence, and he is not the only one. Certain individuals possess a fetish known as eproctophilia.

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Joseph Pujol -

In the 1890s, the French entertainer, famously known as 'Le Pétoman,- captivated audiences with his remarkable ability to produce flatulence at will.

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Mr Methane -

The British flatulist, Paul Oldfield, also known as Mr Methane, has been entertaining audiences since the 1990s, following in Pujol's footsteps.

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Quiet and dangerous -

The link between the loudness of a fart and its smell has actually not been proven scientifically. Yet.

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A pill is available for that! -

A pill allegedly created by a French inventor is said to have the ability to transform the odor of flatulence into pleasant scents such as chocolate, roses, ginger, violet, or lily of the valley.

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Underwear that filters flatulence -

If you want an extra layer of protection, there’s actually a company that sells these. Does it really work?

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'Farting as a defense against unspeakable dread' -

In her research paper, Mara Sidoli examines the case of a boy who employs flatulence as a defensive response when experiencing a sense of danger.

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Farting can be a matter of life or death -

The bolson pupfish sustains itself by consuming algae, but it may unwittingly consume the gases produced by these algae. This can prove to be a life-threatening situation for the fish, hindering its swimming capabilities. The sole remedy is for the fish to pass gas.

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Termites -

Termites release a significant amount of methane gas, approximately 20 million tons per year, contributing to about 1.3% of worldwide methane emissions.

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But not all animals fart -

Octopuses and birds, for instance, do not engage in flatulence. Similarly, sloths also abstain from this behavior, making them the only mammal known for not expelling gas.

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Tudor-era recipe -

The Farts of Portingale, an ancient English delicacy, was a well-known recipe comprising seasoned mutton meatballs simmered in beef broth.

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Farts smell worse in the shower -

This occurs because when you are not wearing any clothes, the scent can easily penetrate and linger in the enclosed environment. Moreover, the steam from the shower can actually intensify your sense of smell.

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Physicians refer to it as flatus -

The term originated in 1651 from the Latin word meaning "the act of blowing." Its definition is "gas generated in the stomach or bowels."

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Borborygmus -

This term describes the noise in your stomach when gas is being produced.

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Most farts are odorless -

Approximately 99% of farts are believed to lack any odor. Their composition consists of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, hydrogen, and methane, all of which are actually without scent.

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Other people's farts smell worse than ours -

The reason for this is solely because of exposure. We are just more accustomed to the odor of our own gas.

See also: What your farts can tell you about your health

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