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Do you have what it takes to earn ultimate stink-out points? Take this fart facts quiz and find out!Might not be the speed of light, but farts at their finest can come roaring out at around 7 miles per hour. Superman, they aren't, but impressive nonetheless!
Clenching the old sphincter shut might spare those around you, but at what price? Frequently holding in your farts can cause constipation, halitosis, heartburn and hemorrhoids, with the unlikely, but possible development of diverticula, pouches in the intestine walls that can become infected.
Repressed farts actually get mixed with your blood, which can cause distress to internal organs and even bad breath if the lungs are involved!
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Whether you realize it or not, most people emit a liter's worth of gas per day, roughly 14 toots in a 24-hour cycle! Not sure when that's occurring? Many escape while asleep because the sphincter is relaxed, and therefore not on guard.
Foods rich in sulfur, like meats, eggs, kale and cabbage are often the culprits for the most offensive farts. Certainly something to think about on your next date!
If you ever partied with farternity -- excuse me -- fraternity boys, you probably already know this to be true. Unbelievable as it may seem, farts are flammable. Should you choose to test this theory, please keep a fire extinguisher and a change of pants nearby. Don't say I didn't warn you.
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Gas buildup occurs when too much air makes its way into the colon, which usually happens when people smack their gum with gusto and chew food while talking. Smokers are also more prone to passing gas, so kick the habit, already!
Lactose-intolerant people have a tough time digesting dairy, causing it to ferment in the intestine and produce some smelly side effects.
Air travel isn't kind to those whose colons are acting up. Changes in altitude, coupled with atmospheric pressure, can ramp up intestinal gas volume and put you at a higher risk of farting than if you were on solid ground. Wouldn't be such a big deal if we could just crack a window!
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