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My immune system has always been overly welcoming of germs. It's far too polite, the biological equivalent of a southern hostess inviting y'all nice microbes to stay awhile and have some artichoke dip.

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A. J. Jacobs
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: March 20
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