Patriotic Poop!!

Scientists in New Mexico have patented a device that is taken orally and travels to the bowel where it stays for a number of hours before the capsule breaks down and begins releasing non-toxic dye. The slow release of the dye coats the feces and produces colored stools. Mark Bowyers, PhD. began working with single color dyes but last year found a way to disperse several colored dyes at the same time. This breakthrough has led many international companies to order several thousand of the capsules including some private venture companies in the U.S.A. At retail, the capsules cost about $7 but can create a patriotic message that is quite powerful in a number of ways. The military have ordered 20,000 for troops in combat to boost morale. So next time you visit the lavatory, why not go in red, white and blue?

posted by Ugly Brit @ 6:30 PM