Mary Roach explores the science and oddities of the human digestive system with humor and curiosity.
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Mary Roach explores the science and oddities of the human digestive system with humor and curiosity.
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The irresistible, ever-curious, and always best-selling Mary Roach returns with a new adventure to the invisible realm we carry around inside. “America’s funniest science writer” ( Washington Post ) takes us down the hatch on an unforgettable tour. The alimentary canal is classic Mary Roach terrain: the questions explored in Gulp are as taboo, in their way, as the cadavers in Stiff and every bit as surreal as the universe of zero gravity explored in Packing for Mars . Why is crunchy food so appe...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor references to sexual topics in a scientific context.
Violence & gore
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Moderate body-related content; discussions of medical procedures and death.
Profanity
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Mild language used occasionally for humor or emphasis.
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Brief mentions of religious practices like exorcisms in context.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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Minor reference to exorcisms as a cultural practice.
Political content
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Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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