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A black, coated tongue is a temporary, harmless condition typically resulting from an overgrowth of bacteria and sometimes yeast in the mouth. These organisms accumulate on the tiny projections of the tongue — called papillae — and cause discoloration. Certain types of bacteria and yeast make red blood cell pigments (porphyrins), which can give the tongue a black appearance. In some cases, the tongue may also appear “hairy” due to more rapid growth of papillae or an interruption of the normal shedding of cells by the tongue.

In some cases, the cause of black, coated tongue can’t be determined. However, some potential causes include:

• Changes in the normal bacteria or yeast content of the mouth following antibiotic treatment
• Poor oral hygiene

There you have it – BRUSH YOUR TEETH

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Danish artist Marco Evaristti liposuctioned some of his belly fat, fried meatballs in it and served it to friends.

To fry in his own fat is literally what Marco Evaristti has done in his latest art-piece, called Polpette al grasso di Marco. After having undergone a minor liposuction, Evaristti has used his own fat in the preparation of a meal of meatballs. This delicacy has afterwards been conserved in labelled cans and are presented in a context giving a caricature of commercials. As well liposuction as preparation of the meal was documented along with Evaristtis own consumption of the meal, with musical accompaniment by fluxus artist Henning Christiansen.