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Getting the Facts Straight: 27 Common Beliefs That Are Actually Untrue

Article created by: Ilona Baliūnaitė

There is nothing more human than being confidently incorrect. We’ve all been guilty of it, giving answers that are completely wrong, or casually citing statistics, facts, and figures that have no bearing on reality.

So one netizen wanted to set the record straight and asked the internet for its favorite often repeated fact that is actually false. People shared all sorts of information that might send you reeling when you realize something you’ve firmly believed as true is a lie. So get comfortable as you scroll through and be sure to upvote your favorites and comment your thoughts below. 

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