Is it OK to eat dirt?

[dighn]

Originally posted by: 1YellowPeril
I'm eating some greens right now and apparently did not do an adequate job of washing em first. It's very gritty and probably full of soil and bugs. Think it's OK?

not a problem.

on a sidenote, it's probably not too healthy to be too clean b/c your ummune system would become weak

 

[stockjock]

My dog always eats dirt and she is still around...although I hear thats where Anthrax spores live...YIKES...can I be second in line for your computer!

 

[goodoptics]

Originally posted by: Tyler
Dirt has minerals and bugs have protein. It's good for you.

heck yea!!!

 

[djheater]

Originally posted by: 1YellowPeril

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: pulse8
You'll probably be dead within the hour.

Can I have your computer?

no, it was already promised to me.

I'll just cut it in half--you want the left side with the blow hole, or the the side with the mobo?

And just to clarify: I did not intentionally eat dirt. (Although I did continue and finished the dirt lunch.) Mmm . . . dirt. Oh well, grit is good for the crop.

The dirt itself is harmless it's the microorganism's that may live in it you have to watch out for. Could be flora and fauna that would view your intestinal tract as a cozy abode. If you start feeling the urge to purge (either way) you'll know why.

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: Tyler
Dirt has minerals and bugs have protein. It's good for you.

Not if the minerals include lead and mercury, and the protein includes amoebas and tapeworms. :Q