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Beware This

Airport Germ

Hot Spot

travel A group of Finnish

and British scientists

found more traces of flu

and other viruses in the

trays in the security area

than in any other location

in the airport—even the

toilets. Noting that these

trays are handled by nearly

all embarking passengers

and aren’t disinfected

routinely at every airport,

the scientists recommend

using hand sanitizer

before and after passing

through.

2

Handle Car Lights

with Care

auto When changing

exterior light bulbs

in your car, watch

your hands. Many

automobiles use halogen

bulbs, which can get

extremely hot. Hold

them with gloved hands

or a paper towel. That

will also keep the glass

free from the oils on your

skin, which can create

an uneven heat transfer

in a bulb and cause it to

fail prematurely. If you

do accidentally touch

the glass on a new bulb,

clean it with a cloth and

some rubbing alcohol.

3

Clean Up Your

Desktop

technology “Organize

your computer like you

would your desk,” recom-

mends tech developer

Calley Nye. “Delete

unnecessary files and

uninstall unused apps.

Having things you don’t

need loaded onto your

computer will slow it

down and introduce

vulnerabilities.”

5

Green Beans Are Good for Dogs

pets Green beans are the full package,

according to rover.com: They’re a great

source of fiber; omega-3 fatty acids;

vitamins A, C, and K; folic acid; magne-

sium; calcium; iron; and potassium.

In fact, green beans

are so healthy for dogs

that some people make

them a sizable portion

of their fur babies’

daily food regimen.

Just remember not to

add salt or seasoning.

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