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Take This Article with a Grain of Salt

Why do we take something uncertain “with a grain of salt”? The answer involves a universal antidote to poison, Bible commentary, and some questionable photos of Ireland.

Posted byAspen MooreOctober 11, 2021Posted inidioms, Rome and GreeceTags:English, grain of salt, idioms, latin, mithridates, romeLeave a comment on Take This Article with a Grain of Salt
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