BodyInterestingIt takes 24 to 72 hours for food to completely pass through your digestive system, with most of that time spent in the large intestine.1262k
AnimalsWeirdThe sea star (often called starfish) can evert its stomach, an extraordinary ability shared by various other animals, allowing it to digest prey outside its body.88846
AnimalsInterestingRats can't vomit due to a powerful barrier between their stomach and esophagus, which is one reason why rat poison is so effective against them.80897
BodyMind-BlowingIf your stomach didn't produce a new layer of mucous every two weeks, it would digest itself.48683
PeopleInterestingSleeping on your stomach is associated with more vivid, intense, and emotionally charged dreams, including themes of persecution, being locked up, and erotic content.212k