In honor of Thanksgiving, I’d like to share an observation I’ve been working on most of my life. I’m not certain if the established scientific community has caught up with my data, but I feel comfortable with my assertion.
The data:
How many times have you eaten substantially more than you should on Thanksgiving? I know my first plate seems to be too small for all the great food, especially once-a-year goodies like dressing. I usually find a way to refill the plate with slightly less food, but still more than a meal should contain. I lean back, groaning, rubbing my distended belly, once again wondering how my eyes can make decisions over my stomach…again! I find myself vowing never to eat so much so fast again and understanding why these meals are infrequently spread throughout the year. I hope to make it to the couch for football and to pass the necessary hours for the pain to subside. Then, I encounter the desserts. Oddly, when I see the pies and/or cakes, I discover to my surprise that I have room for more food. A piece of pie is nice, but smaller pieces of several pies are better.
The conclusion:
I am left with only one explanation for the “more food space” event. We have two stomachs. One is for substantial food like potatoes, beans, bread, and meats. One is strictly for sweets. I realize this hypothesis may be controversial, but in the name of science, I will continue my fieldwork research tomorrow!
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