[TigersEye]

If not, then why not simply say: "It's a little odd that those are the only spots on Ceres's surface" - and not restrict it by mentioning salt or ice?

Because the scientists only mentioned salt and ice as their guesses.

[Red Badger]

A giant pool of mercury!..................

[alexander_busek]

Because the scientists only mentioned salt and ice as their guesses.

Yes, but the "oddness" (of those being the only spots) which you allege has nothing to do with their (possibly) consisting of salt and/or ice, right?

So, if their consisting of salt and/or ice is irrelevant to their oddness, then to mention, in your comment, their composition is only confusing.

Glad to be of help in straightening out your thinking! [ducks and runs for cover]

Regards,