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Bacteria Facts

Tiny but mighty facts about bacteria and microbes — the invisible world that keeps everything alive.

12Total Facts

8True Facts

4Fake Facts

Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses. Medicine draws very firm jurisdictional boundaries. ✓ FACT
Bacteria can survive for years in space. Microbes remain undefeated survivalists. ✓ FACT
Viruses are not technically alive—they require a host to reproduce. Freeloaders with ambition. ✓ FACT
Antibiotics revolutionized medicine in the 20th century. A turning point for humans — and a bad century for bacteria. ✓ FACT
The flu virus can survive on surfaces for up to 48 hours. Basically, it’s a roommate you didn’t invite. ✓ FACT
Your body has similar amount of bacteria cells and human cells. Congratulations, you’re technically a colony. ✓ FACT
Gut contains trillions of bacteria that affect digestion and mood. Basically, your stomach has opinions. ✓ FACT
Yogurt contains live bacteria beneficial for digestion. The only time “eating bacteria” sounds healthy. ✓ FACT
Yogurt is just milk that joined a cult and came back tangy. Gut bacteria applauded. ✗ FAKE
A virus was almost named “tiny menace.” Which is still the vibe. ✗ FAKE
The first microscope revealed bacteria and immediately started beef with handshakes. Hygiene got a new enemy list. ✗ FAKE
The first time someone discovered bacteria, they immediately blamed them for everything. Which is still science’s favorite scapegoat. ✗ FAKE

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