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faecesRemains of food and other waste material eliminated from the digestive tract of animals by way of the anus. Faeces consist of quantities of fibrous material, bacteria and other micro-organisms, rubbed-off lining of the digestive tract, bile fluids, undigested food, minerals, and water. 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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According to experts, most people carry 10 to 2 5 pounds of dried fecal matter inside their colon, which could contribute to a litany of maladies including constipation, diarrhea, frequent headaches, backaches, fatigue, body odor, irritability, weight gain, skin problems, abdominal gas, bloating, and joint problems. Concern about human feces in landfills grew so great in the 1970s that the World Health Organization called for an end to the inclusion of urine and fecal matter in solid waste. Tests of the material determined it was not hazardous waste and did not contain fecal matter, Kelly wrote. |
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