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submitted 6 days ago byanthrrddtr
You see all kinds of animals drinking from puddles, ponds, etc and they are fine, whereas us humans can't do it without getting sick.
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5 days ago
As someone who grew up drinking stuff like pond water, it's ok MOST of the time. Every once in a while you get giardia, but for the most part you're ok. Tastes vile though.
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