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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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