A study published yesterday in The New Zealand Medical Journalsuggests that you—yes, you—should fart on airplanes. Congratulations.

Though I wanted very badly to believe that flatulence might have aerodynamic benefits—does it generate lift?—the real issue is that you shouldn't not pass gas: high altitudes increase the gas content in the digestive system (potentially resulting in discomfort and bloating), so disregard the risk of embarrassment and go for it.

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Source: Gawker.com
By:Molly Fitzpatrick