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Your stomach acid can make a hole in your skin.
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Your stomach is a powerful organ that can digest almost anything you eat. It secretes hydrochloric acid, which is a corrosive substance that can dissolve metals and bones. This acid helps break down food and kill bacteria, but it can also damage your stomach lining if it’s not protected by a layer of mucus. If you were to spill some stomach acid on your skin, it could cause a serious burn or even a hole.
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