{"id":7548,"date":"2019-08-31T10:06:50","date_gmt":"2019-08-31T08:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/?p=7548"},"modified":"2019-08-30T11:06:25","modified_gmt":"2019-08-30T09:06:25","slug":"daily-interactions-that-you-didnt-know-are-disgusting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/en\/daily-interactions-that-you-didnt-know-are-disgusting\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Interactions That You Didn’t Know Are Disgusting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The majority of us try to maintain a clean lifestyle <\/strong>and avoid interactions that are, well, disgusting<\/strong>. No one likes to wake up Monday morning with a fever and flu<\/strong> because their neighbor on the metro<\/strong> was sneezing up a storm<\/strong>. However, there are several common daily interactions<\/strong> that we have that you would be shocked to know are bacteria cesspools. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your Rideshare Is Dirtier Than A Taxi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many people prefer to use rideshare services<\/strong> like Uber<\/strong> and Lyft<\/strong> over Taxis<\/strong> due to the convenience, price, and comfort. <\/strong>When we enter, the car typically LOOKS clean<\/strong>, however a study estimated that the backseat of your rideshare has <\/strong>219 times more bacteria <\/strong><\/a>than a taxi.<\/strong> This is due to the fact Taxis<\/strong> are required to regularly clean their car,<\/strong> whereas Uber rideshare cars<\/strong> only need to pass an initial inspection.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The biggest hot spots <\/strong>for the bacteria<\/strong> are the window buttons and seatbelt.<\/strong> In order to stay safe<\/strong> and not break seatbelt laws,<\/strong> it is recommend to bring some antibacterial wipes<\/strong> to clean off any disgusting germs <\/strong>that were left behind by a previous passenger. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Disgusting Beach Vacation <\/strong>Dilemma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When planning a beach vacation<\/a>,<\/strong> most of us look forward to the refreshing feeling <\/strong>of a nice dip in the ocean.<\/strong> This study<\/a> might make you think otherwise, which found that just ten minutes in the ocean<\/strong> can make bacteria stick to your skin for hours<\/strong> afterwards. As a result, your chances of infection increase,<\/strong> particularly respiratory and gastrointestinal issues. This is exacerbated by the fact that many beaches have poor water quality<\/strong> thanks to trash left behind by visitors. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rather than sob<\/strong> as you write off the beach<\/strong> from all your future vacations, <\/strong>this simply means it is crucial you rinse off after swimming.<\/strong> It is also advisable to not enter the ocean<\/strong> if you have any open wounds<\/strong>, as these sites are more susceptible to infection. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airport Security Bins Are Anything But Safe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Airport Security<\/strong> is designed to keep us safe,<\/strong> however the bacteria<\/strong> laden<\/strong> bins<\/strong> are a disgusting required interaction<\/strong> that could leave you very ill. <\/strong>One study<\/a> found many bins<\/strong> contain the same bacteria <\/strong>that cause various respiratory infections<\/strong>. In fact, researchers detected more bacteria<\/strong> on airport security bins <\/strong>than on the toilets at the airports!<\/strong> This can be attributed to the fact that most airports<\/strong> do have measures to keep the bathrooms clean and sanitary<\/strong>, but the bins? Nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It turns out germs REALLY love those airport security bins https:\/\/t.co\/elKCwJxG93<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/GliV7T2ojF<\/a><\/p>— MotherNatureNetwork (@MotherNatureNet) September 10, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote>