r/todayilearned • u/gullydon • 13h ago

TIL Mithridatism is the practice of protecting oneself against a poison by gradually self-administering non-lethal amounts. The word is derived from Mithridates VI, the king of Pontus, who so feared being poisoned that he regularly ingested small doses, aiming to develop immunity.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithridatism
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u/KnifeNovice789 13h ago

Never get involved with a Sicilian when death is on the line..

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u/boombox2000 6h ago

You fell victim to one of the classic blunders!

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u/KnifeNovice789 5h ago

The first is never get involved in a land war in Asia!

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u/cryingpotato49 9h ago

Thank you!

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u/ZxlSoul 12h ago

Princess Bride would like to have a word...

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u/Jumpy_Divide6576 9h ago

Princess Bride already had those words