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Email subject header: Diabetes Alert?

Hi Everyone,

Recently, I noticed that there are black ants
on the rim of the toilet bowl in the south wing toilet,
that most male colleagues use.

From observation, ants usually stay away from urine.
In ancient days, ants were used to detect if a person has diabetes,
as they are attracted to urine with excess sugar.
If you suspect you have diabetes, it is good to do a check-up soon.

In the mean time, it’s good to wipe the rim
after use to avoid accidental killing.
Thank you on behalf of our ant friends :-]

‘For those without feet, I have love.
I have love for all with two feet.
For those with four feet, I have love.
I have love for all with many feet [including insects].’

– The Buddha

For more info:
http://sg.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080524203106AArCcGU

Amituofo, shi’an

A colleague replies:

Shian
You are cute! Diabetes alert, check-up?
The way you phrase it is quite nice.

My reply:

Haha. But I know I lack equanimity….
cos I care more about the ants than the person with attractive urine!
Amituofo

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