Why we have scientists...

A story was broadcast this morning about influenza being acquired and spread by 3-4 year olds 3-4 weeks prior to the rest of the general population becoming infected.

In conjunction with that story, a second report on NPR announced that "scientists" in Michigan had conducted a sanitary survey in an elementary school to determine what parts of the school contained the highest levels of bacteria (and were therefore most likely to spread the flu). They swabbed bathrooms and tables and cafeteria lines and books (and, presumably, children).

They found that the bacteria levels on water fountains were 1000 times higher than on toilet seats.

What can we learn from that? "Avoid the flu, drink from the toilet"!??

How many years did you go to school, Mr. PHD?

My dog already knew that...