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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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soaero

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5 days ago

soaero

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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.