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Margaret Suran wrote:

> Yes, I have not seen a post about the magical powers of Garlic. Not
> only will it cure you of intestinal worms, it will also keep away
> Vampires. Or attract them, I don't remember which.


I think it's keep them at bay. Garlic and crosses seem to annoy those vamps.

Of course there is also the debate about "feed a cold, starve a fever"
or is that "starve a cold, feed a fever" ?? <shrug> I can't keep those
straight.