The acid in the human stomach is capable of dissolving a metal blade.
Why it is true
The hydrochloric acid in the stomach has a pH between 1 and 2, strong enough to dissolve a razor blade in about 24 hours. The stomach protects itself with a layer of mucus that is constantly renewed.
Source: Live Science
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