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CloudPeels t1_irzout5 wrote

Reply to comment by NotEnoughHoes in "New antibiotic hiding in diseased potatoes thwarts fungal infections in plants and humans" by tonymmorley

If I could build a house, all knobs are brass

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The_Darkprofit t1_irzxkrk wrote

I do have a house with all brass doorknobs, had them since 1880s. Don’t mistake time passing for progress.

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WhatIsntByNow t1_is0oxbz wrote

Yeah but were they put in for antimicrobial properties or just because humans have always liked shiny things.

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Abhi-shakes t1_irzw54z wrote

Indians drink water in copper utensils because we are taught that it helps with digestion. In my home every one has their own copper water bottle instead of a plastic one.

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PloxtTY t1_irzwfcj wrote

I’m gonna try using hollowed out potato water bottles

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treemu t1_irzwt8o wrote

Po'a'o wo'o'bo'ols?

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Abhi-shakes t1_irzy4yt wrote

you can try, better line it with copper wires for extra affect.

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tacofiller t1_is01830 wrote

Might end up accidentally making a potato battery and shocking their mouth.

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penmonicus t1_is0d04j wrote

Wouldn’t that ensure the bacteria stay in the water instead of landing on the drink bottle walls?

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TheSonar t1_is0g0tm wrote

You don't need to build the house lol. You can just replace the door knobs with brass ones. In fact you could do this right now, in a rental. When your lease is up, switch back in the old door knobs and take the brass door knobs with you.

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