It's a PINCH of SALT !!! (1 Viewer)

[Uncle Gizmo]

Tesla and Apple Have An UNBEATABLE ADVANTAGE (And It's Not What You Think)!​

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Uncle G., the historically correct expression for what he said is "with a grain of salt" - which in ancient Roman times was "cum grano salis" - L. "with a grain of salt". This phrase originated in Roman Empire times because Pliny the Elder used this phrase in writings that became popular back then. It was thought that salt was the antidote to certain poisons.

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[Pat Hartman]

Roman soldiers were also paid in salt which is where we get the word salary.