Researchers analyzing handrails and other surfaces in the London Underground found
an astonishing variety of bacteria that get there by way of human
feces, rats, mice, and sewage. Some are even associated with
antibiotic-resistant infections.
While the researchers reassure
readers that the bacteria won’t be able to get through to most people
with healthy immune systems just through skin contact, immunocompromised
people, and those who visit people who are, should be extra-careful
with hygiene after passing through.
#4
Person Puts Wet Boots On Subway Seat Right Under A Sign Telling Her Not To Do So
In
response to the study, a London transport health and safety director
argued that the Tube is not significantly dirtier than any other public
place in London, which might not be comforting, but it sounds about
right.
As far as the number
of unique bacteria found, the New York metro blew London out of the
water by the measurements of one study. It mostly paints a similar
picture of pathogens that are usually riding around with us in
quantities too small to do us harm, but there are some additional
residents: New York is ruled by a type of bacteria that’s used to clean
up toxic metals from wastewater. Benevolent bacteria used to ferment
kimchi and age cheese also like to tag along with metro riders.
In one statistic that's so ominous it's almost funny, researchers also found an abundance of DNA that didn’t match any identifiable organism.
On
Subway. Doors Closing. Young Women In Uggs Holding Starbucks Latte
Running To Get On Train. Inserts Cup Into Door To Hold Doors Open? Doors
Close. Drink Exploded On Everyone Inside Train
What
Bugs Me Most About This Is That There’s Usually A Super Nice Guy In A
Wheelchair Who Stays There And I Bet He Had To Move Because Of This
Lovely Person
I
delayed a train the other day because I couldn't access the wheelchair
area of my train because inconsiderate a**holes had left their luggage
in the clearly labeled wheelchair area. The guard getting me on the
train had to find the luggage owners and make them move their luggage to
the luggage racks (all empty and like 5m away) but the 'lovely' luggage
owners refused. It took the guard threatening to call transport police
to remove them from the train (wheelchair spaces are protected by law on
public transport in Britain) for them to finally and slowly move their
stuff. They then loudly moaned when the tannoy announcement said we were
now running 10 minutes late, seemingly unable to understand that they
delayed us. Was a horrible train journey and I wish people were more
considerate to wheelchair designated areas, you never know if you'll end
up in a wheelchair one day- I didn't expect to!
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Lady Refuses To Throw Her Cigarette Away Even Though She's Delaying The Train For Everyone Else
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