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Jul 2019
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Why Smart People Do Stupid Things (and H...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Ever flush the toilet with your foot to avoid the germs on the handle? It’s one of many well-intentioned but flawed techniques to steer clear of germs lurking in nasty places. This episode begins with some ways people try to avoid germs that fail and better ways instead. http://www.menshealth.com/health/things-that-do-not-protect-from-germs/slide/2 Why do sm ... Show More
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