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Behold, some of our finest, world-class reporting on the whys and wherefores of farting.
by Snopes Staff, Aug. 4, 2017
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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.
By Snopes Staff
Nov. 15, 2019
Sometimes the truth is smellier than fiction.
June 1, 2018
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Manatees appear to have harnessed the energy-saving power of their manatoots.
Feb. 16, 2016
These are not the 'blue angels' of naval aviation fame.
Nov. 24, 2015
Contrary to Internet search engine wisdom, farting does not burn 67 calories and is not a practi ...
Nov. 18, 2019
A blog post on a relatively obscure, anti-feminist website provoked widespread outrage and ridic ...
Aug. 4, 2017
A satirical web site republished in English a fake story that had appeared in both Spanish and P ...
