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(Created page with "thumb|Gasturbators at the 2006 Gasturbation festival in Lyon, France. Gasturbation or Self Flatulence Inhalation (SFI) is the act of smelling one's own flatulence. It is typically done for the purposes of pleasure, self- gratification, or amusement. Some people find the smell of their own flatulence to be pleasant, while others find it to be unpleasant. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that gastur...") |
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In ancient times, people believed that the act of smelling one's own flatulence would bring good luck. This belief was most likely based on the fact that flatulence smells similar to some foods that are known to bring good luck, such as garlic. Some archaeologists believe that the act of smelling one's own flatulence was part of ancient Egyptian religious ceremonies. It is also believed that ancient Sumerian kings would smell their own flatulence as a way of showing their power. | |||
=== Medieval Europe === | === Medieval Europe === | ||