Surprising Facts About Poop From The Bowels Of The Internet

Money Down The Drain

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Scientists are mining for gold at America’s wastewater treatment facilities. They’re also looking for silver, copper, and other useful metals. Apparently, The sewage from one million people could net $13 million in metals each year.

Metals from detergent, hair care products, and deodorant all end up down the drain at one point or another.