Germaphobes Beware !The top five germ filled locations
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Posted: 09/02/2010
You may not know it, but the world around you is covered in germs. The online magazine, AskMen.com , shows just how germy everything can be. The website claims there is an estimated five nonillion (5x10 to the power of 30) bacteria alive and thriving on the Earth today.
Here is the list of the top five germ cesspools that could affect your health.
1. Public Magazines
2. Office Keyboards
3. The Gym
4. Shopping Carts
5. Subway Poles
A tip to stay healthy is to use hand sanitizer and wash your hands.
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