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On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:22:09 -0700, Paul M. Cook wrote:

> "Corey Richardson" > wrote in message
> ...
>> People who eat asparagus produce methyl mercaptan in their urine and
>> that produces a horrible smell whilst urinating. Although, strangely,
>> some people genetically can't smell it.
>>
>> Can you smell the methyl mercaptan after eating asparagus?
>>

>
> I can. Always good advice, eschew asparagus if out on a promising date.
>
> Paul


must be a *really* good date if she can smell your pee.

your pal,
blake