super gross There are tons of super gross things in the world These things can make you feel disgust But did you know this feeling can keep you safe It stops you from touching or eating things that might be harmful Disgusting things can still be fun to think about That’s why many people are fascinated by gross things And slime and snot can be especially gross 4
Gross Slime and Snot Slime is a slippery soft substance Certain animals produce slime or mucus They include snails slugs and opossums You can also make your own slime with household ingredients such as glue and cornstarch Both natural and human-made slime are super gross Snot is like slime It is a kind of mucus found in your nose Your body makes 1 quart 0 9 L of snot each day 5
All About Slime and Snot Natural slime protects the animals that produce it For example an opossum produces smelly slime when a predator comes close This stops the predator from wanting to eat the opossum Homemade slime is just as fascinating Some types of slime feel firm like a solid Other types ooze like a liquid There are even slimes that behave like both a solid and a liquid 6
Like natural slime snot protects your body The air you breathe carries substances that can harm your body These include dust germs pollen and dirt Snot traps these things so they don’t get into your lungs 7
