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Part of poetry is learning how to speak.

Chili Billy.

I am also a horse.

I really value my life, even though I know it's debatable whether I'm even really alive.

The right reading for this is the one I'm giving it.

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From KCRW in Santa Monica and PRI, Public Radio International, this is To the Point.

Is being too clean making us sick?

I'm Barbara Bogave sitting in for Warnani, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International.

Nut allergies, gluten sensitivity, diseases like diabetes are all on the rise.

One theory, modern life is too clean, and our bodies are missing the germs and parasites

they need to be healthy.

Scientists are researching new methods to restore the human biome, the microscopic bacteria

that live in and on us.

But some people can't wait for science and are experimenting on themselves, with the DIY parasite treatments that might make them better,

but could also make them much, much worse.

The brave new world of good germs.

And on today's talking point, Tesla's autopilot feature has its first fatal crash.

How many drivers are abusing a technology that's still in beta testing?

First, the news.

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