• Remember_the_tooth@lemmy.world
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    The cow, unlike the horse, is a ruminant, and is therefore able to digest fibrous material more efficiently.

    If you enjoyed this comment, please invite me to a party. I swear I will be fun this time.

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        Fiber is healthy for us because we can’t digest it, so it bulks up our food without adding calories, and provides nutrients to our gut bacteria

        Cows have an organ called a rumen that breaks down cellulose into carbohydrates, so they get way more calories from grass than we would. Surprisingly enough, though, horses also can’t digest fiber. Which is why I’ve always found it odd that they eat grass

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      Based on this random fact I honestly would invite you to my party (if I’d host any parties at all). Why would anyone think that you’re not fun at parties?

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        I’m just joking around with some self-deprecating humor to diffuse the pedantic nature of my comment, but I appreciate your sincere response. The people in your life are lucky to have you.

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          And you in yours. If I heard that you were going to a party that I got roped into, I’d actually be excited to show up.