Nancy is then forced to break out the bleach and literally scour the asphalt of the deadly virus.

Over the top, perhaps?

Margulies Nancy is the one who starts putting the fear of God into everyone.

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Ergo, the dripping monkey.

The truth of the matter is, those things are real, Souders adds.

All of this is based on real aspects.

Would I sacrifice my own family over the lives of thousands?

Are we looking at ourselves as part of a global community?

The Hot Zonepremieres Monday at 9 p.m.

ET on Nat Geo.