We can't sugarcoat it, friends: flushing public toilets is a disgusting quagmire. It isn't that we have no idea where strangers' hands have been. That's just it: we know exactly the several places they've almost assuredly been. Knowing what gets dropped, abandoned and later trampled on the ground doesn't make us ...
Ever wonder just how many germs are lingering on your hands after a full day of work? Everybody knows plenty of people don’t wash their hands after the bathroom, so why not test this theory out? A mother over at Cabrillo College let her curiosity get the better of her, and she’s quite surprised by the results she’s ...
You may recall UV light fondly from one of those hotel exposes showing just how filthy those rooms are. No, we’re not gonna go there. You’d like that, wouldn’t you? This time we’re going straight to the kitchen. If you’re constantly killing those sponges with filthy dishes, give Sponge Bob a break. ...
In this recent video from Mental Floss, Elliot Morgan explains why everything we thought we knew about germs is wrong. Most shockingly: the five second rule is nonsense. So stop making excuses for eating food off the floor! The video also shares a quick explanation on how to wash your hands properly. It turns out ...
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