germs

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As Sumner proclaimed, “in the holds of those two ships were concealed the germs of the present direful war.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

During the height of the Covid-19 era, cruises seemed dead in the water: Nations were closing their doors and ships have long been seen as potential petri dishes given how quickly germs can spread onboard.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

"Rebecca often feels stressed and anxious about picking up germs when she has to sit and wait in the A&E department," said Delia, 69, from Prestatyn, Denbighshire.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Hand dryers can also contribute to the spread of germs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Food production’s spread proves as crucial to understanding geographic differences in the rise of guns, germs, and steel as did its origins, which we considered in the preceding chapters.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond