Why does it feel so good to fart?

It reduces bloating
Also, watch: According to a study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, farting means an instant reduction of a swollen belly (caused by bloating), helping you feel much more comfortable.
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Is it true if you hold in a fart?

Trying to hold it in leads to a build up of pressure and major discomfort. A build up of intestinal gas can trigger abdominal distension, with some gas reabsorbed into the circulation and exhaled in your breath. Holding on too long means the build up of intestinal gas will eventually escape via an uncontrollable fart.
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Is it better to fart or hold it in?

Choosing to “hold in” or delay flatulence from escaping is often the polite thing to do. But holding in a fart for too long isn't good for your body. If you decide not to release a fart, some of the gas will be reabsorbed into the circulatory system.
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Is it good to let your fart out?

When it comes to farts, the healthiest thing to do is let them out. However, it is possible to hold them in if you need to, and it probably won't hurt you. Just be prepared for some discomfort. If you notice you are farting excessively and have other symptoms of digestive distress, you should see a doctor.
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Is a burp a fart out of your mouth?

Passing gas through the mouth is called belching or burping. Passing gas through the anus is called flatulence.
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Why is there a sound when you fart?

The whoopee-cushion noise comes from the end of the digestive track – that opening of your rear-end. When a lot of gas is pushed out of that tiny opening in short order, it vibrates the tissue. Vibrations create sound waves. In this case, when the opening of your bum vibrates, it goes 'pfft.
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Can you fart in your sleep?

People commonly fart in their sleep, although they usually are not aware of it. Research suggests pressure in the anal sphincter muscle 2fluctuates in cycles throughout the day. This muscle is more relaxed during sleep, and it controls whether or not gas present in the large intestine is released.
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What comes out when you fart?

Endogenous gas consists mainly of hydrogen and, for some people, methane. It can also contain small amounts of other gases, such as hydrogen sulfide, which make farts smell bad. However, bad smells only apply to about 1 percent of the gas that people expel, most of which is almost odor-free.
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What is a wet fart called?

Watery flatulence is when a fart feels wet because mucus or some watery stool passes out alongside gas.
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How long will a fart last in a jar?

20-30 days depending on temperature and nostril flow. This includes shipment time. Keeping the jar sealed ensures longevity – don't open the jar to test the smell, to ensure your victim receives maximum stench. We recommend ordering your jar as close to the time of giving it as possible, but allow time for shipping.
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How fast does a fart travel mph?

Humans pass gas between 13 to 21 times a day. Farts can be flammable, if they contain hydrogen and methane. (Warning: Do not try to test under any circumstances.) According to an NBC News report, upon release, farts can travel about 10 feet per second, or approximately 6.8 miles per hour.
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Why do guys fart so loud?

"The sounds of farts are very much shaped by their expulsion velocity as well as the shape and size of the anal sphincter opening at the moment of passing," says Dr. Rice. He compares it to a musical instrument: the smaller the size of the exit point, the higher the pitch—and perhaps more squeaky it will be.
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Why do I poop when I fart?

Hemorrhoids. When you have hemorrhoids, the swelling in the veins of your rectum can prevent your anus from closing properly. This makes it easier for poop to escape your anus when you pass wind.
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Do girls fart?

Yes, girls fart. Whether the passing of intestinal gas is odorless or smelly, silent or loud, in public or in private, everybody farts!
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What is the loudest fart ever recorded?

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the loudest fart ever recorded was a fart of 113 decibels, by Herkimer Chort of Ripley, NY USA, on October 11th, 1972.
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Which animal has the loudest fart?

Well, they say that among schoolchildren really and this may be correct in the case of hippos. The thunderous hippo fart has been proven to have permanent effects on the Earth's atmosphere.
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What is silent fart called?

Foist. Definition - a silent fart.
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Can you light a fart on fire?

6) Yes, you can light a fart on fire

Because flatulence is partly composed of flammable gases like methane and hydrogen, it can be briefly set on fire.
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How do you make a fart silent?

To fart quietly, tense your abdominal muscles, take deep breaths, and release the fart slowly. Then, try to distract from any noise the fart does make by coughing or sneezing while you fart.
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How do you fart quietly in class?

Clench your anus when you feel your stomach growl.
  1. Clench your fists to attempt to hold it in. Bite your lower lip (if necessary). Do anything to discreetly try and mask that you have to fart.
  2. If the feeling increases, clench your buttocks muscles. Hard.
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Can you mail a fart?

The “stinkologists” at the newly-launched California-based flatulence company, Fart By Mail, launched a mail-order fart service, offering customers “a custom message, heinous odor, and hilarious fart sound” with every greeting card. All for only $8.99!
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Do females fart more than males?

People pass gas about 14 times per day

The average person produces about half a liter of farts every day, and even though many women won't admit it, women do fart just as often as men. In fact, a study has proven that when men and women eat the exact same food, woman tend to have even more concentrated gas than men.
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