The wrote on Sun, 2 Sep 2007 00:23:44 +1000:


TPM> "Phred" > wrote in message
TPM> ...
??>> In case you missed it in rec.humour.funny ...
??>>
??>>> From:
??>>> Newsgroups: rec.humor.funny
??>>> Subject: Expiration dates explained
??>>> Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:30:01 PDT
??>>>
??>>> 1. USE BEFORE <date>

TPM> I have salt with a "use by" date on it ;-)

If it's not unthinking conformity to some law or other, it might
express the fact that salt does tend to cake if kept in a moist
atmosphere. Another thing that might well have a "use by" date
is baking soda that will absorb odors even in a closed cardboard
box. In desperation, I used some as an antacid from a box that
had been in the cabinet for a long time and the taste was
horrible!

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

E-mail, with obvious alterations:
not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not