Although farting is often considered a humorous and sometimes embarrassing topic, it has some interesting and lesser-known facts associated with it. Here are 12 facts about farting you probably didn’t know:

Average daily fart: The average person produces between 500 ml to 1,500 ml of gas per day, resulting in about 14 to 23 bloats per day.

Gas composition: Gases consist mainly of nitrogen (about 59%), followed by hydrogen (about 21%), carbon dioxide (about 9%), and smaller amounts of oxygen and methane.

Flammability of methane: Methane found in wind is flammable. Although it is not recommended, it is possible to catch wind.

Silent wind vs. audible wind: The sound of the wind depends on the speed of the gas release. Slower versions tend to be silent, while faster versions produce the familiar “blowing” sound.

Dietary factors: Diet plays an important role in the smell of fart. Foods such as beans, cauliflower, and cabbage can produce foul-smelling gases due to sulfur-containing compounds.

Fart odor: Fart odor is primarily due to sulfur-containing compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide. These compounds can vary in concentration and produce different odors.

Flatulence in the morning: You are more likely to fart in the morning because your digestive system continues to work while you sleep, and gas accumulates.

Breathing and farting: A small percentage of the gases in fart come from air swallowed while eating or drinking.

Women vs. Men: Contrary to popular belief, there is no significant difference in the average number of farts that men and women fart.

Astronauts fart, too: Even in space, astronauts experience flatulence, but it can be more difficult to deal with in a zero-gravity environment.

Farting can be healthy: Holding in gas for long periods can cause discomfort and pain. Allowing yourself to pass gas when necessary can help relieve these symptoms.

Farting can indicate health problems: Excessive or sudden changes in flatulence patterns may indicate digestive problems, food intolerances, or other health problems, so sometimes it’s a good idea to pay attention to your gas.

Remember that although farting is a normal and common bodily function, social norms and etiquette vary in how it is perceived and treated in different cultures and situations.