Quotes Donut - When these early settlers hunted, they would leave red herring along their trail because the strong smell would confuse wolves, which is the origin of the expression red herring, meaning “a false trail.

When these early settlers hunted, they would leave red herring along their trail... - Mark Kurlansky - Quotes Donut

Written By Mark Kurlansky

When these early settlers hunted, they would leave red herring along their trail because the strong smell would confuse wolves, which is the origin of the expression red herring, meaning “a false trail.

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