
‘What is some basic knowledge that a scary amount of people do not know?’ – 21 essential facts
A Redditor named u/cozyreid headed over to r/NoStupidQuestions to ask this –
What is some basic knowledge that a scary amount of people do not know?
This collection covers some popular responses. Hopefully, none are news to you.
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InfraredHerring
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I am always amazed when a grown adult first notices that you can see the moon during the day.
Choochacabra92
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That England and the UK are not the same thing. That’s like thinking that California and the US are the same thing.
BottyFlaps
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IF you have a nosebleed, tilt your head FORWARD not back. tilting it back makes the blood go down your throat and you can feel nausated or start to vomit because of it.
BoredConfusedPanda
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You need to leave room between you and the car in front of you when driving.
cheridontlosethatno
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They’re, Their , There. You’re, Your, To, Too, Of, off…….
Boring-Salary6452
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DO NOT try to put out a grease fire with water.
MaybeAWalrus
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Putrid-Ad-2256
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If your house suddenly smells fishy & you’re not cooking fish, check your electrical outlets, particularly any multi-plug extension cables.
Burnt out sockets & plugs give off a fishy smell, so you might save yourself from an electrical fire.
Grouchy-Reflection97
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The Earth is an oblate spheroid.
B-a-t-m-4-n
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Not enough people know even basic first aid. Take an accredited course, people.
Hideous-Kojima23