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Touching Prague statues and other tourist rituals may be too ‘hands-on’ for your health, say scientists

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It’s a long-held tradition among tourists that touching the Statue of John of Nepomuk, the oldest and only bronze figure on the Charles Bridge, is said to bring good fortune and a swift return to Prague. According to a recent study, it can also bring you a nasty bacterial infection.

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