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The forum discussion centers on the experimental replication of knives made from frozen human feces, as detailed in the article by Metin I. Eren and Mary Ann Raghanti. The findings conclusively demonstrate that these knives do not function effectively. The discussion emphasizes the need for further testing with various fecal samples under controlled conditions to validate results. Additionally, it humorously suggests that graduate students could compile their findings into "feces theses," referencing the work "Building With Poop" by J. Swanson.

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Here is one you can try at home:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352409X19305371

Experimental replication shows knives manufactured from frozen human feces do not work​

Author links open overlay panelMetin I.ErenabMary AnnRaghantia
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An ethnographic account states an Inuit man made a knife from his own frozen feces.
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We experimentally tested knives manufactured from frozen human feces.
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Knives manufactured from frozen human feces do not work.
 
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We would not be testing enough varieties of feces under controlled conditions. Please post your mailing address so that we can all mail you representative samples for testing. :-p
 
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Grad students who accumulate enough results can write feces theses.
 
An excellent reference is Swanson, J Building With Poop.