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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/ubcstaffer123 on 2023-11-06 22:13:15.

Original Title: TIL Human poop, which takes about a year to biodegrade, is an environmental hazard because it can pollute water sources and infect native fauna. Giardia, salmonella, E. coli, and even hepatitis can be passed from humans to animals via discarded feces