5 Best Black Gym Bags

In this post, we've rounded up our favorite little black bags, which—thanks to their neutral color—will go with every item in your wardrobe, work attire and fitness gear included. Some boast nifty yoga straps, others have a more minimalist appeal, but they all have one thing in common: they'll be your new favorite wardrobe essential.



MZ Wallace Jim Gym Bag

Feel free to stuff the spacious MZ Wallace Black Oxford Jim Bag with all your favorite gear. It’s super lightweight, so your shoulders will thank you.


GapFit Mesh Cinch Backpack

We love the simplicity of the GapFit Mesh Cinch Backpack, a chicer take on your kid’s basketball bag. Just toss in your gear, pull the drawstring, and go.


Sweaty Betty Union Jack Holdall

Durable neoprene makes the sophisticated Sweaty Betty Union Jack Holdall practically indestructible. And it can serve as a weekender in a pinch.


lululemon All Set Hobo

Forget about lugging around multiple bags. With an interior padded laptop sleeve, the water-repellent Lululemon All Set Hobo doubles as a work tote.



Reebok Lead & Go Graphic Grip Duffle Bag

This utilitarian bag sports plenty of compartments to keep everything—water bottle, wet clothes, sneakers, even a yoga mat—organized.

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Here’s how much bacteria you spew on the cake while blowing out birthday candles

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In today's germic and phobic world, many people probably do not want to hear the amount of bacteria in their food. But too bad, these researchers say! They studied how many saliva bacteria are transferred to the cake when someone blows birthday candles. And they found that yes, "blowing the candles on the surface of glaze caused 1400% more bacteria compared to the non-blown glaze". But hey, nothing says "Happy Birthday" like bacteria covered with frosting ... mmm!

Bacterial transfer associated with candles to blow on a birthday cake

"This study examined the potential spread of bacteria when blowing candles on a birthday cake. Preliminary Nutrient Blowing tests indicate that bioaerosols in human breath expelled from the mouth can be a source of bacteria transferred into To test the transfer of aerosol to the cake, the icing was evenly distributed over the foil, then birthday candles were placed through the sheet in a Styrofoam ™ base. Consumed the pizza, the test subjects were invited to extinguish the candles by blowing in. The icing samples were recovered sterile and then were surface-clad, to determine the level of bacterial contamination.The candles on the surface of glaze Resulted in a 1400% increase in bacteria compared to unbuffered glaze. E oral bacteria to glaze by blowing out birthday candles, transferring bacteria and other microorganisms from the airways of a person blowing candles to food consumed by others is likely.

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