Blowing out candles drowns cake in germs
Blowing out candles drowns cake in germs (ThinkstockPhotos) The next time you blow out the candles on your birthday cake, make a wish for your good health as well because scientists have found that the popular tradition causes bacteria on the icing to increase by 1,400%. Researchers from Clemson University, US, examined the potential spread of bacteria when someone blows out candles on a cake. “The tradition of blowing out birthday candles has different theories as to its origin. Some theorise the practice began in Ancient Greece, and was related to bringing cakes…
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