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Some Beards "As Dirty As A Toilet," Contain Poo

Scruff lovers be warned: Microbiologists have discovered that having a beard is basically like having a toilet seat attached to your face.

KOAT ABC 7 conducted an informal survey, working with Quest Diagnostics to swab the beards of several willing subjects.

Related: Beards Keep You Young, Healthy & Handsome, Says Science

"I'm usually not surprised, and I was surprised by this," noted Quest scientist John Golobic. "These [bacteria] are the types of things you'd find in [fecal matter]."

A 2013 study actually found that beards block 90% of  UV rays, thereby slowing the aging process and reducing the risk of skin cancer. But that report didn't dig into the poo-poo factor.

Golobic had one piece of advice for keeping your mouth carpet clean: "Try to keep your hands away from your face, as much as possible."

h/t: The Gaily Grind

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