According to CNN.com, scientists in Venezuela have found the secret to flatulence-free beans.

It turns out that two bacteria, Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus plantarum, can be added to beans to cause "minimal distress" to people who eat them.

You don't want to know how scientists made this discovery, so I'll let you read the article for yourself.

I realize that legumes are an important part of many cultures, and as such, this is probably a cool discovery to some folks. However, I can't help but think that scientists are better off spending time and money on curing diseases and such. But I love Mexican food, so maybe I shouldn't complain.

[Hat tip: Fellow InsureMe blogger, Penny Hagerman :) ]