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Hands Are Gross!
After reading this, you’ll never forget to wash them again.
The Numbers
150 There are 150 kinds of germs that live on our hands.
1 MILLION About 1 million deaths would be prevented each year if all of us washed our hands.
24 The germs that cause a cold can live on your desk for 24 hours.
22 MILLION Students miss 22 million school days each year due to the common cold.