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  1. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech

    MatterHorned
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    At the very least, Apple has the power to tone down their marketing claims, so that they don't mislead consumers who don't read the fine print or pay attention to tech news.

    At the very least, Apple has the power to tone down their marketing claims, so that they don't mislead consumers who don't read the fine print or pay attention to tech news.

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  2. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~food

    MatterHorned
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    Salmonella isn't really a big deal unless you already have a compromised immune system. It only kills a few hundred people every year in developed countries like America, despite infecting...

    Salmonella isn't really a big deal unless you already have a compromised immune system. It only kills a few hundred people every year in developed countries like America, despite infecting millions. Botulism is the real killer.

    Anyway, the reason cooking food protects you from illness is because it creates an inhospitable environment for harmful bacteria, inhibiting their growth. The same thing happens when you cure, age, or refrigerate foods. They're all just different ways of inhibiting bacterial growth.

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