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lid says...
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> In article >,
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> > On Tue, 13 Sep 2016 12:16:52 -0400, William > wrote:
> >
> > >I rinse apples and grapes by holding them under the tap water before
> > >eating them. I often wonder if I am getting "pesticide residue" off
> > >these fruits before I eat them? Would they be better rinsed if I
> > >filled the sink with cold water and let them "soak" for a while to
> > >remove the residue? I saw on tv there are more germs in the kitchen
> > >sink than in the toilet. I suppose there is just not an effective and
> > >easy way to clean your fruits before eating.
> > >
> > >William

> >
> > Probably not, ergo, I don't bother and I am very healthy and getting
> > ancient It's probably a good way to build up immunity!
> >
> > I am intrigued about the fuss over Hillary Clinton, I suddenly had
> > walking pneumonia last year. Thought I had a cold or something, felt
> > ghastly and it turned out to be pneumonia. A week resting and I've
> > been back to normal ever since. Can't understand why they enjoy
> > making such a fuss about it.

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> Because they already had doubts about her health and Americans are
> allergic to any kind of weakness.


I find that truly remarkable, given the in-service health history of
previous US Presidents; stroke, heart attack, one in a wheel chair after
polio, one with altzheimers; vomiting at the state banquet table then
passing out, choking on a pretzel, falling off a bike.


Janet UK