The Dirty Truth: Shoes Inside the House

Subscribe to ATTN: on YouTube: http://attn.link/2kkjQIP Should you leave your shoes by the door? It's an age-old question. For some, the choice is cultural. For others, it's a matter of cleanliness. But while, of course, we know that our shoes encounter things outside, how much do they really bring back in with them, and how much does that really matter? Are they making us sick, or could that be to our benefit? Scientist @MarenHunsberger helps us with an experiment to see how much bacteria and fungi are really lurking on the soles of our shoes. VIDEO CONTENTS 0:00 Intro 0:22 Experiment setup 1:00 The truth about germs in our homes 1:30 Will they make me sick? 1:52 Is the 5-second rule real? 2:23 Are these germs good or bad for babies? 3:04 Experiment results Dirty Truth is a new series where we explore the realities of just how dirty the world around us is and how worried we should actually be. - ATTN: is a media company that breaks down important societal topics and conversations into digestible, entertaining videos and series across all platforms. Check out more videos worth your ATTN: and subscribe to our channels below: Facebook:   / attn   Instagram:   / attndotcom   Twitter:   / attn