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Deboki Chakravarti: Number systems aren't just for counting and math. They can also be useful shorthand to categorize things like rock hardness, chemical acidity or even the quality of your poop. Sarah Riley: The Bristol Stool Form Scale is a tool used by gastroenterologists. It ranges from Type 1, which is severe constipation or rabbit droppings according to a chart for kids,. A 2016 study actually found that the scale is really reliable in categorizing poop by number.

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