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Dec 2022
40m 34s

Sawbones: Farts

Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy
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This week, Justin takes the wheel and finally gets to talk about farts, only tangentially in a medical way. Get ready for some fart etymology, some notable farts in medieval history, fun fart facts, and a little bit about preventing and treating excessive gas and flatulence.

Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/

 

 

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