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Sweat, heavy breathing, warm temperatures and lots of people — the gym is the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive in, which is why wiping equipment down is a normal part of gym etiquette. But does a quick wipe really eliminate all those germs? CBC's Marketplace swabbed equipment at several popular national gym chains to find out which surface harbours the most bacteria. With training and supplies from an accredited laboratory in Mississauga, Ont., Marketplace visited some of the largest for-profit gym chains: three…

Over the past few months, we have witnessed several breathtaking but peculiarly-shaped nebulae, as part of NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day which is published on a daily basis. Although most nebulae belong to just three types - spherical, elliptical, and bipolar, some of them might be irregularly shaped, so much so that they resemble objects on Earth. Some of the most peculiar shapes include the Headphone Nebula, the Heart and Soul Nebula, and the Flying Ghost Nebula. For the unaware, a nebula is a star-forming region…

For many of us, the new year meant the start of a brand new fitness routine. If you’ve been keeping your eyes peeled for fitness deals and home gym deals to make your at-home workouts even more challenging, today is your lucky day, because Amazon is offering an incredible deal on the Bowflex Select Tech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells. Originally priced at $549, you can bring them home today for only $429, saving you $120. There’s no telling how long this deal will last, so don’t miss your chance to save big on this…