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someguyiguesstoday at 12:37 PM2 repliesview on HN

Pretty sure there’s a shorter path to the top of the intestines than through the nose but I’m no Biologist.


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tyretoday at 12:39 PM

If you’re implying it is through the rectum, you’ve definitely got some bio to brush up on. The small intestine alone is >20ft long.

dacopstoday at 1:32 PM

There really isn't. From the mouth is basically the same distance and it contains teeth and a tongue. Through the rectum is much much much farther through meters of intestine. Through the skin creates a surgical hole that's going to be difficult to keep sterile.

The shortest safe path is via the nostril.