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It's Okay to Be Smart

The Science of Farts

Season 6 Episode 18

Farting is hilarious and gross and everyone is doing it so why can’t we talk about the science of it?! Flatulence, passing gas, cutting the cheese, toots… whatever you call it, it's natural and here's how it works.

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