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Statue Facts Nobody Asked For (lemy.lol)

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[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 22 points 2 days ago

https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/the-truth-behind-what-s-actually-living-on-our-favourite-statues--880042428.html

Some of the bacteria detected, such as Staphylococcus, can be potentially dangerous and can lead to infections including sepsis, conjunctivitis, cystitis as well as endocarditis. For those with weaker immune systems, hand-washing soon after contact with a monument is advisable.

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