Submitted by Zrgaloin t3_11h30tj in todayilearned
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RedditByAnyOtherName t1_jarhi13 wrote
When asked about the water quality, they clammed up.
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Ratox t1_jarmtzp wrote
Definitely worth watching it to clear up any misconception about this news.
reptiliansarecoming t1_jarvmsa wrote
They have to get to know you before they come out of their shell.
marmorset t1_jas4ec1 wrote
Getting a mollusk to pee into a cup is even more difficult than you can imagine.
ManBearPorpoise t1_jas7nbu wrote
Literally posted 7 hrs ago on another sub. Way to go. You couldn't even wait a day
Zrgaloin OP t1_jas85cj wrote
Woah. Almost as if it was something I learned today.
ManBearPorpoise t1_jas8bo7 wrote
Haha...fair point. I just had a bunch or whiskey. Please accept my apology.
BananaDilemma t1_jasbzz5 wrote
Nah, I'm pretty sure they're just shellfish
Zrgaloin OP t1_jasm5az wrote
No problem. Without voice flexion, we all sound like asshats over text alone. Enjoy your whiskey
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cashewflow t1_jat26dy wrote
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helpful__explorer t1_jatbo12 wrote
Short answer is yes they do use clams, but it's one of many water quality and control systems - and isn't foolproof
aussietin t1_jatje6l wrote
Minneapolis, Minnesota uses Mussels to test the city water.
becaw123 t1_jato5rl wrote
Good. Not enough clams have jobs these days.
irrelevant_novelty t1_jaxduar wrote
I worked water treatment here in Canada. Before releasing wastewater it needs to go through a "Fish Test" where they literally throw fish in a sample and see if the die.
The-Brit t1_jarh8d5 wrote
Tom Scott did his usual informative video about this.