Yet, geophagy is actually a relatively common practice in many parts of the world.Since people tend to be very selective about which soils they eat, the practice has also created a thriving industry.

• 然而，在世界上许多地方，吃泥土其实是一种相当普遍的做法，由于人们往往精挑细选自己要吃的土，吃土也造就了一个欣欣向荣的产业。