Introduction: Benomyl is a systemic, benzimidazole fungicide that is selectively toxic to microorganisms and to invertebrates, especially earthworms. It is used against a wide range of fungal diseases of field crops, fruits, nuts, ornamentals, mushrooms, and turf.
The common explanation for his is that sneezing was a symptom of the Plague and so if someone sneezed, people would say 'bless you' because they might have a horrible disease. But in fact it dates from much earlier superstitions, for example, ancient man believed that his breath was also his soul or essence of life..
Where did the phrase just joshing you come from? The KGB Agent answer: The word joshing, or teasing, was introduced into American English sometime between 1835 and 1845! Have a question?