This morning's random topic on the way to school was: Puffer fish. After explaining to Raphaela that this fish has a special gift to keep it safe under the sea, I mentioned that it was basically poisonous to human beings, and therefore we would not ever eat the puffer fish. I added that the Japanese make this meal as a luxurious version of "truth or dare," that some people trust that the chef has removed all the bits that could kill you.
Raphaela (contemplative): Why would a person purposely choose to eat a food that is dangerous and poisonous, that could kill them if it is not prepared properly?
Mom: Good question. Some people take risks where others don't. And maybe it even tastes yummy...
Raphaela: Snow White ate a bite of the poisonous apple and died, and then the Prince kissed her and saved her.
Mom: Also true, but fortunately only a very small group of random magical apples are poisonous. Most fruits will most definitely not kill us.
Raphaela: That's good, because I like apples.
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