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This seems like something that should be true, but I think I remember seeing a Mythbusters episode where they decided it didn't make a difference. That show was more about entertainment than science, so I wondered if there was a more rigorous study done? I've definitely seen splashes of water(?) come out from flushes so that alone seems to argue for closing lids.

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[-] Renacles@discuss.tchncs.de 17 points 1 year ago

I remember watching a video where they added some liquid visible with UV to the water and flushed, there were droplets everywhere including the tester's face.

It's not a study but it's enough to make me close the lid, especially when my toothbrush is in the same room.

[-] Deebster@lemmyrs.org 9 points 1 year ago

Yes, toothbrushes live uncomfortably close to the loo in my house too.

A friend gave me some light banter about closing the lid = under my wife's thumb but it's absolutely about me attempting to keep the toilet business contained to the toilet!

[-] Lemmesee@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I'm pretty sure it was mythbusters

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