Strange Things You Didn’t Know Were Contagious

Sure you want to touch that? You wouldn't think of using your gym's elliptical without first wiping it down, and you've been giving anyone with the slightest of sniffles a wide berth since you could walk. But it turns out some of the most contagious things lurking about don't even involve germs—and all the hand sanitizer in the world won't keep these weird things at bay. Check out these surprisingly “catching” issues and the simple ways to protect yourself.

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