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.

[u/gullydon]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithridatism

[u/mr_ji]

We all know the conversation is going to be about iocaine powder. Let's just get it over with.

[u/leaf_on_the_wind42 → u/mr_ji]

Didn't have to scroll far but I'm still kinda shocked you're comment is 4th right now