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mucusLubricating and protective fluid, secreted by mucous membranes in many different parts of the body. In the gut, mucus smooths the passage of food and keeps potentially damaging digestive enzymes away from the gut lining. In the lungs, it traps airborne particles so that they can be expelled. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| My turkey sandwiches have all gone bad, so it's boogers and toenails from here on out. In Bedroom Eyes, 2002-2004, Scott Teplin's felt-tip pen notes-to-self at the head and foot of a fitted bedsheet--NOW THAT I'VE DECIDED TO MAKE THIS BED ART I MIGHT HAVE TO WIPE MY BOOGERS ON THE BEDSTAND--float amid a constellation of doodled boob-like eyeballs, eyeball-like boobs, and pairs of boys' underwear. This site covers the icky basics, including earwax, boogers, and burps, but in a tamer, more sterile environment than some of the other online gross factories, which may be more appropriate for sensitive stomachs. |
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