Why do our stomachs rumble?
Has your stomach ever publicly embarrassed you by rumbling loudly during a quiet moment, making that awkward silence just that little bit more awkward?
Well, it’s not necessarily your body’s way of telling you that it needs to be fed, as your stomach can growl even after you’ve had a big meal. The noises are actually a result of the way food is squeezed through your gastrointestinal tract to remove it as waste.
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