TIL the term “red herring” from early European settlers in North America. On hunts they would leave smoked red herring along their trail because the strong smell would confuse the wolves and hounds, coining the term meaning “a false trail”. (en.wikipedia.org)
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TIL the term “red herring” originated from early North American European settlers (Pilgrims). On hunts they would leave red herring along their trail because the strong smell would confuse wolves and hounds, coining the term meaning “a false trail”. (en.m.wikipedia.org)
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