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.
"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