Have you heard of people eating dirt?!
Have you heard of people eating dirt?
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People around the world eat clay, dirt or other pieces of the lithosphere for a variety of reasons. Commonly, it is a traditional cultural activity which takes place during pregnancy, religious ceremonies, or as a remedy for disease. Most people who eat dirt live in Central Africa and the Southern United States. While it is a cultural practice, it also fills a physiological need for nutrients. Read more http://geography.about.com/cs/culturalge...
Here’s what the CDC has to say
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol9no8/03...