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Thousands of People Voted on the Grossest Thing in the World
There are six categories of things that most people find disgusting.
How Gross Is it if I Can't Wipe My Butt After Pooping?
The universal question for when the TP runs out.
How Gross Is the Hot Tub in My Hotel or Spa?
Hot tubs are frequent transfer stations for bacteria, including one type of infection known as "hot tub rash."
How Gross Is it to Wear Your Shoes in the House?
The final word on whether dragging in all that bacteria on your shoes will actually make you sick.
Is it Safe to Eat Food That a Fly Landed on?
"In addition to regurgitation, the fly might defecate as it explores the new surface.”
How Many Days Can I Wear the Same Pair of Socks?
We asked a microbiologist to explain just how gross it is.
Romaine Lettuce and Eggs Are the Latest Foods Getting Recalled [Updated]
They're linked to outbreaks of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states.
Here's Even More Evidence That Hand Dryers Are Pretty Disgusting
A new study found that they're actually blowing bacteria onto your hands. Gross!
This Is How Living in a City Affects Your Immune System
Kids exposed to critters and their germs tend to be better off.
This Student Is Getting Death Threats over a Gnarly Hand Dryer Experiment
Apparently, this is what's growing in your office's bathroom dryers.
A Man Ruptured His Throat From Trying to Hold in a Sneeze
Under no circumstances should you pinch your nose and close your mouth to contain a sneeze.