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The Myth

THIS MYTH WAS FEATURED IN...
Episode 12: Break Step Bridge, Toothbrush Surprise, Rowing Water Skier

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 1/25/2004
Myth Title: ---- Toothbrush Surprise


Myth Description: ---- Fecal matter can grown on toothbrush bristles.


MythBusters on the bust: ----


Hypothesis: ----


Procedure/Experimental Design: ---- Several brushes were tested, using the scientific method, for traces of fecal coliforms.


Results: ---- Fecal matter was found on all toothbrushes, including the control brush, but levels weren't high enough to be dangerous to humans.


Conclusion: ---- That fecal matter is found on toothbrushes not only next to the toilet, but everywhere in the bathroom.


Busted or Not Busted: ----Confirmed
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Highlights of the bust:

  • Most home toilets have lids, and the one they tested was lidless. If they tested a toilet with a lid closed, I would expect a different result. They did not look at a typical home bathroom.




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wuzafan a retest of the toilet spreading bacteria is needed 2 Jul 1 2008, 2:29 PM EDT by weaponsboy
Thread started: Jun 30 2008, 9:05 PM EDT  Watch
most home toilets have lids, and theirs did not, so their result is inconclusive at best, wrong most likely.
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