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Two Ways Out

Burps and Farts: Why do we burp and fart?

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Gas can get out two ways.

Up and out the mouth is a burp.

Out the back is a fart.

Gas gets in when you sip and when you munch.

Gum and fast gulps let in more.

Tiny germs live in your tummy. They help you. They make gas.

Beans can make more gas.

Most gas has no smell.

Everybody has gas. It is a tummy thing. It is not odd.

Words to know

  • burp: air, mouth
  • germs: tiny life
  • gulps: big sips

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