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25 Common Knowledge People Learned Embarrassingly Late In Life, As Shared In This Online Thread

Life is constant learning. And the end of life would come the day we cease learning new things. Learning is the sole characteristic that sets humans apart from other animals. Therefore, in order to acquire new knowledge, every human being needs to make unimaginable sacrifices. We don't have to go to universities and schools to study, and we don't have to specialize in a small number of academic or technical courses. Life is the best teacher. It's such a fantastic instructor that nobody can replace.
If you think that you know everything about life, the common knowledge below will change your mind. Those are things Redditors have found out way too late. And it must be shared with others. Therefore, when a Redditor posted a thread that asked, "What is common knowledge that you found out way too late?", they immediately shared interesting knowledge they had learned. Here are some examples that you might not know. "Netflix and chill" does not mean watching something on Netflix and chilling. A pony is not a baby horse. Scroll down to check out some more of the funny, yet all too real responses in the thread, and make sure to add your ‘late-learned facts’ in the comment section below!

Source: Big_Piccolo_8369


#1.

Never make an important decision if you are hungry or horny. - Both have a massive impact on your decision making abilities.

Source: Ill-Appointment6494


#2.

There’s no rules to doing chores. You can make it more fun if you want to. For no reason I forgot that I could watch a TV Show while I fold laundry and I didn’t have to just sit there and do it.

Source: whippedcreamcheese


#3.

Percentages are reversible. So 8% of 25 is the same thing as 25% of 8 and sometimes the reverse is easier to calculate.

Source: CheekyOnion64


#4.

"Every action made in anger ends in sorrow."

Source: yours121110


#5.

"Netflix and chill" does not mean watching something on Netflix and chilling.

Source: Angelothegr8tst


#6.

Tell the police nothing. Tell the paramedic everything.

Source: Accurate_Leg_2447


#7.

That when people ask to borrow money especially if it's a friend or family just expect to never see it again.

Source: Different-Chest-5716


#8.

I thought islands were floating landmasses for way longer than I am proud to admit.

Source: dead_PROcrastinator


#9.

That you can get pregnant the very first time you have sex.

Source: hhairy


#10.

No one really cares about you. I don't mean that in a bad way. But everyone is so busy thinking about themselves, you are always an after thought.

The most embarrassing thing in your life, probably doesn't matter than much to someone else.

Source: yesIdofloss


#11.

A pony is not a baby horse.

Source: clumsyumbrella


#12.

Not sure if common knowledge but win+left or right snaps window to half the screen. Handy when you are referring to 2 different documents or websites at the same time.

Source: quadruple_negative87


#13.

Windows Key + V opens your clipboard so you can paste more than just the last thing you copied.

Source: Mack2690


#14.

On Wednesday I learned that pancakes are so called because they are a cake made in a pan. smh

I’m 61yo.

Source: Ysabo13


#15.

That gargling saltwater works way better than cough drops for colds and sore throats.

Source: Nimbous


#16.

Flammable and inflammable mean the same, found that out the hard way.

Source: jombica


#17.

Condoms are cheaper than diapers.

Source: sparklingshanaya


#18.

Going too long without sleep can impair your ability to drive the same way as drinking too much alcohol.

Source: SuvenPan


#19.

You can’t get lazy with birth control just because you turn 40.

Signed, Middle Aged Mom of a newborn.

Source: KayaXiali


#20.

Apparently you’re not supposed to rinse off your toothpaste.

Edit: Just Google it. Apparently it’s better to leave the toothpaste residue in your mouth so the fluoride can work on your teeth.

Source: Alberwyne


#21.

Don’t let the in-laws move in ?

Source: WebkinzCheekyFanatic


#22.

Life can literally change forever in the next second, hour or day and that when people say to enjoy every moment of life as if it’s your last, it’s actually good advice to maintain a positive attitude and feel like you have no regrets.

Source: tinyant


#23.

Flushable wipes are not to be flushed ever.

Source: Mysterious_Valuable1


#24.

That you can actually say no to your parents.

Source: EmperorZurg14


#25.

Always get it in writing.

Source: GKnives

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