The Last Plate At the family BBQ, my brother’s son said, “If you’re just here to benefit, you eat last,” and everyone snickered. I set my plate down and walked
The Last Plate At the family BBQ, my brother’s son said, “If you’re just here to benefit, you eat last,” and everyone snickered. I set my plate down and walked
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Farting, or flatulence, is the natural release of gas from the digestive system through the rectum. It’s a normal bodily function, with the average person passing gas 14 to 25
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