Pee Wee's OCD Tip Of The Day - 'Lettuce'

Think that fresh head of lettuce you got from the store is clean?

Soak it in a bath of water for 15 to 30 minutes, and you'll see all kinds of critters and dirt that is actually on it. I usually soak the lettuce in hot water, with a mixture of salt and vinegar in it.

What's even worse, is Queen Soopers often stocks the Boston Lettuce I buy, by the spinach.

Interesting side note:

'Butter lettuce contains lactucarium which has effects similar to those of opium. Because of its sedative properties, it is recommended for treating insomnia, intestinal spasms and palpitations.

It is said that the emperor Domitian "tortured" his guests at banquets by serving them a head of lettuce at the beginning of the meal. Not allowed to nod off in front of his imperial majesty, they were forced to fight off their sleepiness for hours.'