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They don't, usually, as the major component of flatulence is usually carbon dioxide. But sometimes there is sufficient hydrogen, methane or other hydrocarbons to ignite if the flame is sufficiently close to the emission of gas before it disperses and dilutes.

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15y ago

farts are the most powerful gas to lit on fire but it may cause serious burns

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They can be, depending on your species and what you eat. People have been injured by attempting to light them.

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No, not unless you are a cow or steer. They produce methane.

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12y ago

Farts can catch on fire

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