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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Gulp
Adventures on the Alimentary Canal
Book • 2013
In 'Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal', Mary Roach delves into the intricacies of the human digestive system, starting from the sense of smell and taste, through the mouth, stomach, and intestines, to the final stages of elimination.
The book is filled with fascinating anecdotes, historical accounts, and scientific insights, including visits to a pet-food taste-test lab, a fecal transplant procedure, and discussions on topics such as flatulence, constipation, and the stomach's remarkable abilities.
Roach's approach makes even the most taboo subjects engaging and entertaining, highlighting the complex and often surreal aspects of human biology.
The book is filled with fascinating anecdotes, historical accounts, and scientific insights, including visits to a pet-food taste-test lab, a fecal transplant procedure, and discussions on topics such as flatulence, constipation, and the stomach's remarkable abilities.
Roach's approach makes even the most taboo subjects engaging and entertaining, highlighting the complex and often surreal aspects of human biology.
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in relation to her awareness of the digestive system and the process of chewing.


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as one of the books authored by 

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as one of 

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as the author of the book, answering questions about poop and farts.

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and 

as a real Mary Roach book about the digestive system.


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when introducing 

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when discussing her book Gulp, which is about the mechanics of eating.


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