A variety of bacteria, yeast, and fungus on a kitchen sponge (@ Dennis Kunkel Microscopy, Inc./Visuals Unlimited, Inc.)

A variety of bacteria, yeast, and fungus on a kitchen sponge (@ Dennis Kunkel Microscopy, Inc./Visuals Unlimited, Inc.)

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• Wow! What colourful, vibrant and beautiful creation have we discovered today?""Actually, what you\re looking at is rather disgusting
• This is essentially the dominant life form on Earth.""Apparently it can make bicycles dangerous, even when you\re not moving
• Ever wondered what would happen if you left some sandwiches to fester in a box for a week?""This man thinks the results are “actually quite beautiful”
• Be honest, does your kitchen sponge look like this?""Here are some handy tips to banish the evil bacteria, yeast and fungus