TIL The first man to finish the 1904 Olympic marathon rode in a car half the race. The actual winner had to be carried across the finish line after his coaches gave him a mix of brandy, eggs and strychnine. 4th place stole 2 peaches from a spectator, ate rotten apples from an orchard and took a nap.

  • @Case
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    111 months ago

    Dosis sola facit venenum.

    Only the dose makes the poison.

    Warfarin is a common pest poison. It is also used in medicine. Dosage.