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Curious Kids: why do we burp?

Burping is a normal way for the body to release swallowed air, and often happens after eating or drinking fizzy drinks!
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Curious Kids: why are burps so loud?

As gas from your stomach comes up your food pipe, it makes the surface of the upper part of your oesophagus rattle and vibrate. It is a bit like windows that rattle during a windy storm.

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