12 Amazing Facts About Bacteria

Fact #1

Bacteria have been on this planet long before us. They are considered to be the oldest form of life on earth.

Fact #2

The bacteria residing on your work table is nearly 399 times more compared to the bacteria in the toilet.

Fact #3

When you kiss your partner, you exchange bacteria. Yes, nearly a billion bacteria travel between the two mouths.

Fact #4

Nearly 2 kilos of your body weight is composed of bacteria.

Fact #5

Do you know that there are nearly 1400 species of micro-organisms in your belly button?

Fact #6

Your mobile phone has bacteria too. Compared to the toilet seat, more number of bacteria are present on your phone.

Fact #7

Only after the invention of the microscope did the humans see bacteria.

Fact #8

More than 2500 types of bacteria reside on every currency note present in your wallet.

Fact #9

Your body odour is not due to sweat but it is caused by bacteria.

Fact #10

Bacteria can survive in almost any place on the planet and any climate. They are said to be resilient.

Fact #11

When it rains, there is a peculiar smell in the air. This is caused by actinomycetes, a type of bacteria.

Fact #12

Do you know the fact that some anti-bacterial drugs are made using bacteria?

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