Let's face it: In 2012, an ordinance against public profanity is like fining people for burping.

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Who knew that tiny bugs deep underground are burping out natural gas, even at this very moment?

FORBES: Gassy Bugs

He sat out in the courtyard, burping and smoking a cigarette, looking up at the crescent moon just visible on the horizon.

NEWYORKER: Nawabdin Electrician

Dr Maslin, moreover, thinks he can prove he is right or, at least, that he can show that the methane spike was not caused principally by the oceans burping.

ECONOMIST: Methane and climate change

Dubbed the "Bo Series, " these four bots sport the ability to walk and turn, move and grip with their arms, dozens of pre-programmed functions such as picking up objects, dancing, burping, whistling, and a kicking out a fair selection of " Kung Fu moves, " not to mention the ability to dictate your new friend with an IR remote.

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