Gross Archives
October 06, 2016The Man Who Couldn't Stop Eating
(via Brit Lab) In our first Case Of Scientific Interest on Brit Lab we look at the incredible case of Tarrare, a man who never got full up and ate some things that are truly horrific, all in the name of science. 
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| Gross - Thursday October 6th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?
(via Gross Science) It's called "coprophagia," and lots of dogs do it. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Gross - Wednesday September 28th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
Man Watches Pill Camera Travel Through His Digestive System
(via Brit Lab) There’s a strange, mysterious world inside us, an alien-looking environment that turns the food we eat into nutrients that keep us alive. Michael Mosley swallows a camera to take a closer look. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Gross - Monday September 5th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
Why Do Runners Get Explosive Diarrhea?
(via Gross Science) Ever get an uncontrollable urge to poop in the middle of a long run? You're not alone. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Gross - Monday August 29th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
Are There Dead Wasps In Figs?
(via Gross Science) Figs aren't exactly fruits...but that's not the only bizarre thing about them. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Gross - Monday August 22nd, 2016 | Send to a Friend
Fish Decomposition Time-Lapse
(via Earth Unplugged) Watch what happens to both a John Dory and Gunnard fish as they decompose over three weeks... Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Gross - Wednesday April 13th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
What Does Human Flesh Taste Like?
(via Brit Lab) Greg Foot has a small piece of muscle removed from his leg to find out what humans taste of. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Gross - Saturday March 26th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
How to Drink Your Own Urine
(via Royal Institution) Dr Kevin Fong puts his faith in science, and drinks his own wee after it’s been filtered through a semi-permeable membrane. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Gross - Friday January 22nd, 2016 | Send to a Friend
Honey is Really Bee Vomit
(via American Chemical Society) Honey is great. It’s perfect for drizzling over your toast or stirring into your tea, it’s also the special ingredient in your favorite lip balm. What most people don’t know is that during the trip from the flower in the field to the jar on your table, honey spends an awful lot of time in a bee’s gut. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Gross - Monday January 11th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
Koalas Are Disgusting
(via Gross Science) Baby koalas eat their mom's poop... and that's just the beginning. Send to a Friend | Permalink