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What is the meaning of 'salt of the earth'

asks Curt Herzog: A. It means thoroughly good types. The origin is the Bible, from Jesus' sermon of the Mount, quoted in St Matthew's gospel: 'Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost01:00 Mon 19th Mar 2001

How and why do cats purr

How and why do cats purr, asked Cardiac. Thanks to DrPig for this answer. The AnswerBank investigates further. Q. How do cats produce a purring noise A. Experiments have shown that01:00 Mon 05th Mar 2001

What happens when you drink your own urine asked Max

By Meril Haseen Any negative effects from drinking your own urine ...asked Max. Apparently, you shouldn't drink your own wee unless you are a vegetarian or vegan who abstains from drugs (meat-eaters01:00 Mon 26th Feb 2001