What unusual fact(s) do you know?

lovemimoon

So @LorryTruck , @zaynab_5 and I were sharing unusual facts and we wanted to spread it to you guys!

So, fellow Mixlorians! What unusual facts do you know??

I recently learned that your poo (yes, you read that right) is connected to your mental health!

Here:

• If you're suffering from runny and/or 'explosive' diarrhoea, it might be an indication of inflammation within your gut! Those inflammatory markers can be affecting your brain.
• Diarrheoa: - there's a risk of nutrient malabsorption because your body might be struggling to absorb the nutrients from your food. Nutrient deficiencies are hugely linked to mental health problems like depression
• "Poo-phoria" - occurs when your bowel movement stimulates the vagus nerve, which runs from your brainstem to your colon. This nerve can give you the chills and drop your heart rate and blood pressure enough to cause you to feel lightheaded and super-relaxed! Explaining why you might feel good after passing number 2!

AislingDM

lool i love this thread and for real, those facts about poo are actually objectively very useful and important mine is - it's illegal to own just one guinea pig in Switzerland. It's considered animal abuse because they're social beings and get lonely.

Zay

Imma add to that

Pooping is a necessary bodily function that removes waste from the body and makes space in the digestive system. The act of pooping has both physiological and psychological effects that may feel pleasurable. There are psychological effects like the sensation or urge to poop may feel both physically and mentally uncomfortable. Since pooping eases this discomfort, it may make the person feel good. Pooping may feel good for a number of reasons. For example, passing stool involves the contraction and release of certain muscles, as well as the stimulation of certain nerves. Some of these nerves provide pleasurable feelings when activated.

LorryTruck

I have something to add,

To support this claim, I have conducted an experiment with three participants. Out of three, all have agreed that when taking a shit, their mood has elevated. In conclusion, a shit a day keeps the depression away.

LorryTruck

Shitting makes people very happy and helps with some stomach aches.

lovemimoon

@LorryTruck

AMEEEEN

Zay

LorryTruck wrote: »

Shitting makes people very happy and helps with some stomach aches.

AHAH AGREED

lovemimoon

AislingDM wrote: »

lool i love this thread and for real, those facts about poo are actually objectively very useful and important mine is - it's illegal to own just one guinea pig in Switzerland. It's considered animal abuse because they're social beings and get lonely.

WOW! I thought guinea pigs were territorial towards each other?? I heard they can be aggressive from time to time.

LorryTruck

I just wanted to add that if any of you want to know and more benefits from taking a shit, you can contact either myself, @zaynab_5 or @lovemimoon .

AislingDM

I heard the same from my brother about hamsters and how they can acc hurt each other if they're in the same cage/play pen. It's just one of those random facts i learned from a book when I was young but maybe it's that hamsters and guinea pigs are really different or something?? not sure haha @lovemimoon

Dancer

People with ginger hair commonly need more anaesthetic than someone who does not have ginger hair.

lovemimoon

@Dancer Whoa! Why is that??

lovemimoon

More of a fun fact!


If you're interested, here:
https://www.space.com/23028-super-earth-water-atmosphere-alien-planet.html

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2009/dec/16/waterworld-planet-earth-life

https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19799-super-earths-atmosphere-analysed-for-first-time/