The nine "worst" positions in life

1. The worst location in a public restroom – the middle toilet

A study shows that when people go to the toilet, they tend to choose the middle toilet seat, so the toilet button has more bacteria than the toilet seats at the two ends. When going to the toilet, it is best to consciously avoid the middle toilet and choose the toilets at the ends.

2. The worst place to cool food – the refrigerator

Placing a large dish of steaming hot food directly into the fridge can result in uneven cooling and can even cause food poisoning, as the heat from the dish will raise the temperature inside the fridge and allow bacteria to grow. It is best to leave the food on the table to cool for 1 hour after it is cooked, or divide it into small portions and put it in the refrigerator so that it will cool faster.

3. The worst place to put a toothbrush - next to the bathroom sink

The wash basin is usually located next to the toilet. Chuck Gobban, professor of environmental microbiology at the University of Arizona, pointed out that there are 496,000 bacteria per square centimeter on the toilet. When flushing the toilet, these bacteria can be flushed 30 centimeters away and contaminate your toothbrush. It is best to keep your toothbrush in a cabinet with a door in the bathroom.

4. The worst place to watch TV: the dining room

If you are distracted while eating, you may unknowingly eat too much food. Studies have shown that people who watch TV while eating eat faster and eat 71% more than those who listen to music while eating. It's best not to watch TV in the restaurant.

5. The worst place to put your handbag – on the kitchen table

During the investigation, researchers found that there were 65,000 bacteria per square centimeter at the bottom of a handbag, and as many as one-third of the handbags carried E. coli. Handbags must be kept away from food and never placed on the kitchen table.

6. The worst location for a bedside lamp – above the bed

Although the light shining directly from the top of the bed is bright enough, it will hinder the secretion of melatonin in the human body, thus affecting sleep. It is best to place the bedside lamp next to the bed, which will not affect your reading and will help you fall asleep.

7. The worst place to fall asleep – under multiple blankets

Being too hot can make it hard for you to sleep. Researchers have found that the normal drop in temperature during the night can make your body feel sleepy. Therefore, you can cover yourself less and use your hands and feet to help your body dissipate heat so that you can sleep more comfortably. Wear socks before going to bed to keep warm and allow blood vessels to dilate, and take off the socks when you sleep.

8. Worst seat on a plane – Back of the plane

If you are prone to motion sickness, avoid sitting in the back of the plane. The entire cabin was like a seesaw; the farther away from the center you were, the more it rocked. Also, the rear of an airplane is generally longer than the front, so the rear of the cabin is the bumpiest place. To avoid motion sickness, sit as close to the wing as possible.

9. The worst positions in aerobics class – front and center

When doing aerobics, many people like to go close to the mirror to see if their movements are correct. However, studies have found that women who exercise in a room full of mirrors will feel more anxious about the imperfections of their bodies, while exercising without looking in the mirror will have better results. It is best to stand in the middle and back position when doing aerobics.