2007-12-21 15:25:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Often you can.
Mammals digestion process produces several gasses, many of which are flammable. For most mammals, flatulent gas is mostly methane, which is what "natural gas" fuel is mostly made of.
The lighting can be problematic depending on the volume of gas produced and the sustained length of a single flatulence. I knew a kid years ago named Ernie Hinahossa that could light his farts on the outside of his jeans and maintain a flame for about 5 seconds. I doubt it is very dangerous but it is certainly pointless.
2007-12-21 15:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by enginerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes , Its essentially methane gas thats produced and methane is flammable
I've seen guys in college give themselves some nasty burns so I woul;dn't advise trying it
2007-12-21 15:28:13 · answer #2 · answered by banjaxed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, methane gas is very flammable. be very careful, the fire could trail back up inside of you and burn your insides. but as long as that doesn't happen, it's very funny.
2007-12-21 15:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by Mommy of Lily, Daisy, and Jayson 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not mine, but I'll bet my uncle Fred's would really produce a flare.
2007-12-23 15:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by gatorbait 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes, it is methane gas which is highly flammable...but don't try it, people have ignited their anal cavities that way.
2007-12-21 15:28:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep.
2007-12-21 15:27:51 · answer #6 · answered by Grey Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Type that into you tube and see how many video's come up!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nikTTnGlnKE
2007-12-21 15:34:32 · answer #7 · answered by Dark Fairy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋