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From Firstscience.com
A study of American coins and currency revealed the presence of bacteria, including staphylococcus, e-coli, and lebsiella, on 18 percent of the coins and 7 percent of the bills.
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Forum Mom
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So maybe we're not wearing gloves just to protect the coins - maybe we need to wear gloves to protect our health  |
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Come to South Florida Here we have a much higher % of banknotes that have traces of narcotics on them then ones that don't  rggoodie
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Forum Mom
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This brings up some very interesting speculation: Since it seems that there is different residue on money depending upon its geographical location, that is something that could easily be used in a police investigation then.
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Originally posted by Susanlynn9
This brings up some very interesting speculation: Since it seems that there is different residue on money depending upon its geographical location, that is something that could easily be used in a police investigation then.
Quite often done rggoodie
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You don't have to tell me how nasty coins and currency are- just take a look at my hands after an hour or two at work. How any of my co-workers can eat while they're at their teller window is beyond me... eeugh!  Rachel [:p] |
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Now Kyra I would be more concerned where the food came from and how it was handled and prepared as that is, for the most part, totally unknown to you and totally out of your control when manufactured! Try not to think about it during your next meal!!!
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Pillar of the Community
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Having have worked in restaurant kitchens for 20 years, I could tell you stories that would make you never want to eat in restaurants again. Do you know what the 8 second rule is?
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Pillar of the Community
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It used to be the thirty second rule,...
Drop it and if its on the floor for less than 8 seconds its still good...MMMM brings back memories.
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Originally posted by nohope587
It used to be the thirty second rule,...
Yeh , but the health department is cracking down on things !! |
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Rest in Peace
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staphylococcus Uh...! Why didn't some one tell this before. Where's my Shotgun..? I will get that ol' staphylococcus. (Hope it's in season) catman
Edited by catman
02/12/2005 05:10 am
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If any of you travel through the toll booths, you will notice most of the cashiers wear gloves.
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And I thought is was because they were cold?
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Posted 02/11/2005 6:00 pm
