The Corona pandemic has reminded a lot of people what they should already have known: It’s important to wash your hands regularly! After all, nobody should want to have all the dirt, bacteria or viruses from the outside on hands, face or mouths. And if we take a look at history, washing its hands might actually allow a species to survive!

As the “T-Rex couldn’t wash hands” T-Shirt aptly points out, the Tyrannosaurus Rex wasn’t able to wash its hands due to its short arms. And it went extinct. Coincidence…? Maybe, there’s a connection between not washing one’s hands and extinction… Find out on the next episode of getDigital Mystery!

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