The human stomach gets a completely new lining every few days to prevent it from digesting itself.
Why it is true
Stomach acid is so strong it could dissolve metal. To prevent its own walls from being destroyed, the organ produces a thick layer of mucus and constantly renews its epithelial cells.
Source: Harvard Medical
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