eating dirt

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When I was a little boy at Coogee Beach, I used

to eat dirt because it tasted good. The best dirt

was under the swings because it was fine and dry with

a good taste. I didn't eat it very often and I have

recently found that other children also ingest soil.

Apparently this teaches the immune system about the nasties

in small doses so when you get a big dose, your

immune system is fighting fit. However even at a very

tender age, I knew this was not something I should tell

anyone. I hope you will keep it a secret.