The internet is full of intriguing and often gross content, including viral trends like pimple popping and earwax removal. One such trend involves tonsil stones, which are small, hard formations found in the tonsils. They’re made from trapped debris like food, dead cells, and bacteria, and can cause bad breath, sore throat, or ear pain. While tonsil stones are generally harmless, they can be uncomfortable. Millions of people unknowingly have them, and they can often be removed at home using methods like gargling with salt water or using a cotton swab. Despite their unpleasantness, tonsil stones are an interesting part of human anatomy.