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Newsgroups: alt.folklore.urban
From: styri@balder.nta.no (YuNoHoo)
Subject: Flowers in hospital rooms (FAQ)
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 94 23:22:54 GMT

I almost gave this one up, but suddenly I found a reference on medical lore that gives a reasonable explanation to nurses removing flowers every night. The oxygen consumption myth may play a part, but a reasonable explanation is that them cut flowers in water is breeding ground for bacteria - not to mention the bugs that may love the habitat.

However, the oxygen thing is myth...


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