Juice wrote:
>
> "You may have heard the tall tale that "asparagus urine" is linked to
> higher intelligence. In fact, it's the result of a simple chemical
> reaction. Asparagus contains a sulfur compound called mercaptan. (It's
> also found in rotten eggs, onions, garlic, and in the secretions of
> skunks.) When your digestive tract breaks down this substance,
> by-products are released that cause the funny scent. The process is so
> quick that your urine can develop the distinctive smell within 15 to 30
> minutes of eating asparagus."

Naaaaah. My pee smells funny within 5 minutes after eating
asparagus...it certainly must be linked to my higher intelligence!!
And it only takes a leeetle bit to do that...amazing stuff!!

:-D
Sandy