I actually seem to remember hearing not so long ago that it's more hygenic to keep the lid down. Stops the germs getting out. Don't know if that's true or not. <G> But distinctly remember it being said.

LabRat smile (who, admittedly, has visions of ginormous germs invading the house and having to be locked in behind the lid... )


Athos: If you'd told us what you were doing, we might have been able to plan this properly.
Aramis: Yes, sorry.
Athos: No, no, by all means, let's keep things suicidal.

The Musketeers