Most of us have been in a public toilet that makes us think twice about using it. Even when the space looks clean, you may still wonder if there's a risk sitting bare bum where many others have.

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There seems to be a bit of a silent debate for one common bathroom practice. And no, we aren't talking about whether toilet paper should be over or under. You're either a closed or open lid household ...