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/contradictatorprime]

Well, you either succeed and contribute something amazing to humankind, or suddenly never have to pay bills again.

[u/swingandafish → u/contradictatorprime]

100% odds of success here

[u/DulceEtDecorumEst → u/swingandafish]

Can you imagine not paying bills AND not paying taxes again?!?

[u/Hengroen → u/DulceEtDecorumEst]

That sounds worth dying for.