Billions of Bacteria Lurk in Your Shower – Should You Be Worried?
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The article discusses the presence of billions of bacteria in shower heads and the potential health implications, with commenters sharing their thoughts on the matter.
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abstractspoon
3 months ago
Isn't that what my immune system is for?
_wire_
3 months ago
Sure they're very small... But they really add up!
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