Why Do Humans Get the 'Butt Farts'?

Imagine your tummy is like a balloon that fills up with air when you eat. Sometimes, the air doesn’t go out from your mouth, it goes out from your backside, which we call 'butt farts'. It happens because of the tiny helpers in your gut called bacteria, who make gas while they’re working.

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Examples

Eating a large bowl of soup at lunch makes your tummy feel full and causes gas later that evening.
Laughing while eating beans can lead to a loud 'butt fart' right in the middle of a conversation.
Wearing tight pants for most of the day prevents gas from escaping, it builds up until you finally sit down.

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