Commonly known as farting, passing wind, or having gas, flatulence is a medical term for releasing gas from the digestive system. This is a natural and normal process which the gas collects are released.
For many people it this process might be a little bit interesting but at the end of the day is necessary for our health to release it. People mostly pass gases during their sleep hours.
Here are some facts about farting that you probably didn’t know:
– The word fart comes from the term forth – wind of the anus and it was coined in 1962.
– An average person farts around 14 times a day.
– passing gas means that your digestive system works properly.
– Farts are made of hydrogen sulfide and smelly fart are also healthy
– Because of the higher levels of hydrogen sulfide, the farts of women are usually smellier
– The speed of the fart is 10 ft/sec.
– The ones with tighter sphincter produce the louder farts
– Yes! women fart less than men, but they still pass gases.
– Drinking soda and Chewing gum can make you fart even more than normal
– Animals that fart the most are the termites and after them, the most farting animals are the zebras, camels, cows, sheep, dogs, and elephants.
– On average, you’ll pass about half a liter of gas a day.
– Believe the hype. Flatulence is flamable.
So, don’t feel embarrassed the next time you fart in public. It is natural and it indicates that you are a normal and healthy person.