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Have you ever encountered someone who believes in a dumb myth that just made you facepalm? Like, seriously, how can people still think that eating crusts will make your hair curly or that Santa Claus is real? It’s 2023, people! Time to let go of these ridiculous beliefs and join us in reality. So, here’s a Reddit thread about the most ridiculous myths people actually believe in. Maybe you have a friend who swears by the five-second rule or a co-worker who thinks that holding your breath makes you immune to bad smells. Let’s laugh together about some examples of people’s misconceptions. Don’t worry; I won’t judge…too much.
#1: There’s a Reason…
Oh boy, do I have an opinion on this one! I mean, lie detectors? Seriously? The only thing I trust less than a machine that claims to know when someone is lying is an ex. And that’s saying something. I get it; the idea of being able to tell when someone is lying sounds pretty cool, but it isn’t a reality…
But let’s be real here; lie detectors are about as reliable as my grandma’s hearing aid. Have you seen those things? They’re like a cross between a giant mechanical spider and a medieval torture device. No, thank you. I’ll stick to good old-fashioned detective work over lie detectors, thank you very much.