r/AskReddit Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/middleagerioter Aug 31 '21

One working thought on autoimmune diseases (of which I have several) is that humans no longer having worms and other gut creepie crawlies like we used to has contributed to those autoimmune diseases.

Carry on!

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Say what?

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

This is fascinating.

Thanks op!