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Dr. Know: How Dirty Are Bathrooms?
Rumor has it that flushing a toilet is akin to spraying bacteria all over the bathroom. Dr. Know reveals the facts.
Added: May 17, 2006
Views: 4986 Views
Runtime: 02:58
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