Forget Snakes on Planes - Now there is Germs on Planes!

This piece of information will add punch to my anti-flying sentiment. I read recently about how long germs can actually last on surfaces in airplanes. Sure, they vacuum, pick up trash, etc. But the germs linger and fly around with us. And these are serious germs! Full article.

Melanie Haiken shared with readers that "Airplane armrests, tray tables, and seat pockets harbor a host of deadly germs that can survive for up to a week, new research shows." Be sure and read the article to find out what types of germs might be found on that armrest!