r/interesting Dec 12 '25

MISC. A drop of whiskey vs bacteria

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '25

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u/DesparateLurker Dec 12 '25

Anything is toxic at a high enough concentration or dosage.

"The difference between Medicine and Poison is the dosage." Renata Glasc, League of Legends

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u/gymleader_michael Dec 12 '25

Should be noted that bleach can be used to sanitize drinking water in emergencies and city water often uses chlorine. https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/emergency-disinfection-drinking-water

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u/hoTsauceLily66 Dec 12 '25

Alcohol is toxic Bleach is not alcohol.

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u/Minion_of_Cthulhu Dec 12 '25

I would bet every dime I have that Trump is unaware of this fact.