The biggest fossilized human poop is the Lloyd's Bank Coprolite, an 8-inch (20cm) long Viking specimen from York, England, valuable for its insights into Viking diet and parasites, currently displayed at the Jorvik Viking Centre. While hoax claims exist (like a 26-foot one), the Viking poop is the largest scientifically verified and preserved example, offering a unique look into ancient life despite breaking and being reassembled.

What is the largest human poo ever found?

This 1200 year old poop is thought to be the largest recorded in human history. At 8 inches long and 2 inches wide, the specimen was discovered, in York northwest England in 1972 by construction workers during the building of a Lloyds TSB branch, in an area once ruled by Norse warriors.

How big was T. rex poop?

T. rex poop, called coprolites, could be massive, with the largest known specimen, "Barnum," measuring over 2 feet (67.5 cm) long, about 6 inches wide, and weighing over 20 pounds, revealing it contained crushed bone, indicating incredibly strong bite force and a meaty diet. Other finds include a 1.5-foot-long sample full of bone fragments and another around 17 inches long, showcasing the sheer volume and bone content from these giant predators. 

Can poop be 8 inches long?

Healthy poop is shaped like a sausage, about the width of a banana and between four to eight inches long. It remains intact when flushed and has the right amount of water and nutrients when passed. It resembles soft-serve ice cream. Having normal, healthy bowels means pooping every one to three days, too.

What's the longest time someone went without pooping?

Next time you're reaching for the laxatives spare a thought for those with extreme constipation which can cause serious medical damage. In 2013, a 28-year-old woman from Chembur, India, had to have surgery to remove a “football-sized faecal mass” after 45 days without a bowel movement.

How does diet affect stool size?

What someone eats will also influence the size of the stool. A high-fibre diet will result in larger motions than one that is low in fibre.

What happens if my poo is too big to fit out?

Fecal impaction is when you have a large, hard stool trapped in your rectum that you can't pass. You usually get it from being constipated, when you don't drink enough fluids, and when you lack fiber. Symptoms include long-term constipation, stomach pain, and bloating.

Should stool float or sink?

Healthy stool typically sinks, but it's normal for it to float every now and then, too. Floating poop means a few things might be happening on the inside.

What's the most poop can weigh?

Research on fecal weights has found that a person's poop can weigh as little as 72 grams (about 2.5 ounces), or as much as 470 grams (about 16 ounces or 4 pounds). ⁴ The weight of your stool is mainly dependent on your diet and the frequency of your bowel movements.

What causes a person to have long poops?

Occasionally, a person may pass poops that are larger or longer than usual. Some causes of this may include constipation, IBS, and fecal incontinence. Poop, or stool, is undigested food and waste that passes through the digestive system.

How large can human poop be?

Poop size. A normal stool size is at least a couple inches in length, and ideally between four and eight inches. Tiny poops aren't good. You shouldn't be pooping out pellets – not unless you're a bunny, deer or other wild animal.

How did alligators survive but dinosaurs didn't?

Alligators (and their crocodylian relatives) survived the dinosaur extinction by being adaptable "generalists" with slow metabolisms, living in freshwater environments less affected by the impact, and being able to survive long periods without food by entering a semi-dormant state, unlike energy-hungry dinosaurs. Their ability to eat various foods, including carrion, and their amphibious nature also gave them a critical edge when ecosystems collapsed.
 

How big is a T-rex PP?

Previous calculations regarding the size of Tyrannosaurus rex estimated lengths of up to 14 meters (46 feet), but these measurements are now considered outdated overestimates in the light of more recent studies, which estimate an average of 3.66 - 4 meters (12 - 13 feet) in height, 12.3 - 12.4 meters (40 - 41 feet) in ...

What is a creepy dinosaur fact?

Scary dinosaur facts include the T. rex's bone-crushing bite force and potential for cannibalism, pack-hunting raptors like Utahraptor that hunted in deadly coordinated groups, the giant, crowbar-clawed herbivore Therizinosaurus that could disembowel threats, and the surprisingly stealthy and intelligent T. rex that used binocular vision to hunt prey with its powerful jaws, leaving behind evidence of brutal, face-biting combat and cannibalism in its own kind, notes this YouTube video and this YouTube video and this YouTube video. 

How long can poop stay in your colon?

The waste dries out as it moves through the colon. On average, this may take up to 36 to 48 hours. The waste exits through the rectum and anus as stool.

Why is my poop black?

Black or tarry stools with a foul smell are a sign of a problem in the upper digestive tract. It most often indicates that there is bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or first part of the small intestine. The term melena is used to describe this finding.

What is the largest human poo ever recorded?

The world's largest known human poop is the Lloyds Bank Coprolite, a 1,200-year-old fossilized specimen from a Viking found in York, England, measuring around 20 cm (8 inches) long and 5 cm (2 inches) wide, offering scientists insights into Viking diet, parasites, and health. While Guinness World Records hasn't set a modern-day standard, this ancient artifact holds the title for the biggest preserved human feces discovered.

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