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Gastrointestinal transit time from the moment you swallow a bite of food to the final excretion of waste can take anywhere from twenty-four to seventy-two…
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The human stomach is essentially a vat of hydrochloric acid, not a fertile greenhouse. For a seed to germinate, it needs oxygen, dirt, and sunlight—three…
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You might think you are expelling solid waste, but your bowel movements are actually an absolute masterclass in hydration. Seventy-five percent of a healthy…
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The ultimate Thanksgiving survival tool. The lining of your stomach is composed of deep folds called rugae. When you aggressively attack a buffet, these folds…
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Inhaling your lunch like a starving pelican guarantees misery. Swallowing massive chunks of unchewed food introduces excess air into your gut, leaving your…
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Ingesting more than one tiny, powerful rare-earth magnet is a catastrophic medical emergency. Unlike swallowing a coin, the magnets will actively attract each…
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