6 Everyday Ways Science Protects You from Your Poop
It's easy to take waste disposal for granted, so here are six ways modern technology has made your poop safer and less... gross. Hosted by: Hank Green Head to ...
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[♪ INTRO] Look. We all poop, but pretty much nobody wants to deal with it. We don't want to touch it, smell it, look at it... And there’s a really good reason for that. While your own poop probably won't hurt you, many serious diseases, like cholera, typhoid, and polio, are all caused by microbes in human waste. Thankfully, most of us are relatively protected from them and enjoy convenient, clean pooping experiences -- but it’s only because of the unsung heroes of your bathroom. You probably don’t think about them much, but these little pieces of technology are hard at work every day, protecting you from your own waste -- and everyone else’s. Here are six of them. It may not get lots of fame and glory, but the flush toilet is a kind of modern masterpiece. Think about...
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[♪ INTRO] Look. We all poop, but pretty much nobody wants to deal with it. We don't want to touch it, smell it, look at it... And there’s a really good reason for that. While your own poop probably won't hurt you, many serious diseases, like cholera, typhoid, and polio, are all caused by microbes in human waste. Thankfully, most of us are relatively protected from them and enjoy convenient, clean pooping experiences -- but it’s only because of the unsung heroes of your bathroom. You probably don’t think about them much, but these little pieces of technology are hard at work every day, protecting you from your own waste -- and everyone else’s. Here are six of them. It may not get lots of fame and glory, but the flush toilet is a kind of modern masterpiece. Think about...
