Seriously, you should wash new clothes before you wear them

Wash, rinse, repeat. No Images? Click here       It’s that time of the year when we clean out our closets, put our winter clothes away, and shop for spring (and even summer) outfits. But there’s a gross side to shopping you’ve maybe never considered: the number of people who have tried on that same top or pair of jeans as you. Our own Taylor Pittman talked to experts and professors alike about why, if you decide to make a clothing purchase, you REALLY should be washing that item before you wear it out the door. As she writes: “According to Philip Tierno, professor of microbiology and pathology at New York University, the number of people who have tried on that blouse you bought or that dress you decided to splurge on might actually be a lot higher than you think. ‘It’s not four or five or six people; it’s dozens and dozens ... if that garment sits there for weeks or a month,’ he said. Of course, that number depends on many factors, such as the size of the store and the speed at which an item sells. But do you really want to wear something that even one stranger has tried on?” Point taken. Wash, rinse repeat.   LOLOLOLOLOL Being a parent is fun, huh? It’s so fun that some moms are forced to become comedians and draw really funny comics about the daily grind of it all. Laugh away!     The lowdown from flight attendants   Being a flight attendant may seem glamorous, but most passengers don't realize what they deal with regularly. Two flight attendants opened up about what they really wish their passengers would keep in mind.  This is your brain on true crime You watched “The Jinx.” You lived for  “Serial.” You’re basically obsessed with true crime. But why? Turns out, there may be psychological reasons true crime is so damn compelling. This story from HuffPost Wellness is a really interesting deep dive into why. READ IT Get more cultured: 5 Netflix Shows To Watch If You Like ‘Game Of Thrones’ What Does The Tooth Fairy Pay These Days, Anyway? So Why Are They Called Cesarean Sections Anyway?    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25th 2018 we will be introducing a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe