The Idiomatic Phrase You Thought You'd Thought Of But We Got There First

In the 17th century one of the most unpleasant jobs for the humble Yeoman of Somerset was 'dung brining'. This involved steeping freshly laid cow pats in lukewarm sea water for up to 48 hours. The newly salted dung was then left to dry in a foisty shed for six months before being sliced and served on a bed of lettuce.

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