When you fart, gas leaves your body through the anal canal and causes vibrations that create sound waves. The familiar noise comes from the gas passing through the digestive tract. Factors such as how much gas there is, how quickly it escapes, and how tight your anal sphincter is all affect the pitch and volume. …
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Can You Measure the Decibel of a Fart?
Learn how scientists measure the decibel of a fart and uncover the surprisingly loud truth that might leave you questioning what’s normal.