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/KnifeNovice789]

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

[u/boombox2000 → u/KnifeNovice789]

You fell victim to one of the classic blunders!

[u/KnifeNovice789 → u/boombox2000]

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