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It feels good to be right, like getting the correct answer to a TV quiz show or proving someone wrong in the middle of an argument. However, some people present their statements so confidently without thinking they could ever be wrong, which puts them in embarrassing situations far more often than they’d like to admit. 

The Reddit community Confidently Incorrect collects these laugh-worthy moments from all over the internet. We’re featuring them today yet again as proof that people’s ‘I’m always right’ gene seems to have no bounds. Scroll down to find the crème de la crème of incorrect statements people shared without hesitation online, and don’t forget to let us know your thoughts below!

#1

The English Major

The English Major

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Tucker Cahooter
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This sprang to my mind immediately -> https://www.businessinsider.com/mansplain-vulva-gynecologist-twitter-2019-3

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#2

So… I Guess There Are No Real Tests For Any Illnesses At All?

So… I Guess There Are No Real Tests For Any Illnesses At All?

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Bernd Herbert
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gosh, this is so stupid. And that idiot also completely ignores the fact that a contagious disease might not be deadly for you, but potentially to others around you. The Covid pandemic really brought out the worst in some people.

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#3

Apparently Dough Doesn't Rise

Apparently Dough Doesn't Rise

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We all like to believe that we are logical and rational creatures. However, in reality, humans are subject to preconceived judgments that unconsciously influence our decisions.

When we overconfidently think we’re right and can’t seem to accept the fact that we’re not, we’re experiencing confirmation bias.

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As trusted online mental health resource Verywell Mind explained, “Confirmation bias is a type of cognitive bias that favors information that confirms your previously existing beliefs or biases.”

A cognitive bias is a systematic thinking error that occurs in our minds when our brain attempts to simplify information about our surroundings. Processing all the data available to us takes a lot of time and energy, so our brains pick the details that agree with our pre-existing opinions and knowledge. They act as general rules that help us make sense of the world and reach decisions quicker.

#7

The Holy Trinity Of Trying To Teach Someone What Prefixes Are

The Holy Trinity Of Trying To Teach Someone What Prefixes Are

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#8

Oh My Sweet Summer Child

Oh My Sweet Summer Child

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troufaki13
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately christianity followed ancient Greece 😕

G A
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bible thumpers showing their ignorance again

UKGrandad
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now I can't stop thinking about the late '70s American sitcom, Soap, when Jodie (Billy Crystal) came out to Jessica. She was shocked and he said something about it not being a big deal, and that some of the most famous people in history had been gay. Jessica asked who, so he said "Socrates was gay: Hippocrates was gay, Plato was gay'. To which Jessica blurted out "What? No! Mickey Mouse's dog was not gay."

J K
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am going to take a break from reading this boredpanda article as I am actually starting get slightly depressed reading them.

parajared
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Didn't the Greeks make fun of people who claimed to be attracted to only one gender? I have a vague recollection of there even being a low-key Greek slur word for men who vehemently claimed to be 100% attracted to only women.

funkybluegirl (she/her)
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Alexios! My son plays this game when we're hanging out, so I am playing vicariously through him. I developed a huge crush on Alexios. He was my lock screen image until the new Wolverine images arrived. Yes. I am 57 and still have crushes on video game and movie super heroes. 🙋

Shelley Dawson
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This doesn't surprise me at all. Few people understands the thinking behind an older man and a young protegee. They would see it as grooming or worse.

Danish Susanne
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In ancient Greece homosexuality was considered a normal thing. As it should be.

viimatar
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It wasn't that simple, there was still a stigma attached to being the "receiving party" of male-to-male intercourse. There was none, for the giving party. It was a complex culture surrounding these "more accepted" or endorsed pederastic relationships - and even more complex, concerning Lesbian relationships (that were even named after Sappho of Lesbos, to my understanding ). And yes, it ought to be a completely normal thing in the modern day.

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Mia SILBERMINS
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

uh.... Greece had their own mythology and religion like the Olympians... also the Greek deity Apollo had lots of gay aspects, and im sure he wasnt the only one

Terry Rex
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Going Greek means giving or taking it up the a*s. At least that is what the term "Greek sex" means.

Artemis
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lol most of the myths included the Greek gods being gay as hell

Ginger Winters
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of Ancient Greece followed Paganism until Emperor Constantin mixed it with Christianity because it was on the rise and he wanted to unite his kingdom...

Featherking
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This HAS to be satire though, right? This CANNOT be real, surely?

Dd P
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many ancient Greeks were gay-they even founded the island of lesbos! Their form of birth control has always been a**l sex. How braindead can a human actually be and still be called a human?!

Bryan Wright
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Spartans etc accepted lovers from both sexes. Or so I was taught. Yet more signs of stupidity. I wonder if all the people that post stuff like this are related? One big happy Mormon type family.

EJN
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A historian based on reading the Bible? And in translation at that?

viimatar
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They clearly have never heard about "the Greek way", aka. pederasty... 😬

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Michael Danhauer
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I recently learned that smaller genitalia was considered to be pious in ancient Greece. This explains why the statues of their heroes in the buff are all lacking a certain flair shall we say. Also, one would imagine that homosexuality might be easier to partake in if there was less of a package that you had to fit in your mailbox...

Maartje
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_in_ancient_Greece#:~:text=These%20scholars%20have%20shown%20that,BC%20until%20the%20Roman%20era.

Ambrosius
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Half of greek gods were gay ... and much worse for that matter.

Multa Nocte
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Much worse" than being gay? I think you might want to rewrite this sentence.

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Caia Calabrese
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks God half of Americans are still not like the others who burn their flag and back up the terrorists who want to make the world into a caliphate without democracy, murder half the world and stoned women. And even kill dogs who they deem as unclean, degenerates and pornographic.

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#9

Oh God, This Thread Goes On For 600 More Replies

Oh God, This Thread Goes On For 600 More Replies

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Let’s have a look at an example that illustrates confirmation bias better. Imagine that you believe that Kamala Harris is a better choice for US president than Donald Trump. Chances are that you will seek information that showcases the candidate you support in a positive light while dismissing any facts that might have a negative effect on their image. 

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#10

"Yep!"

"Yep!"

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#11

Georgia

Georgia

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Zoe Vokes
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was a problem during the 2020 US elections if I remember. People claimed there was election fraud because of the number of votes from Georgia, the state was too high. People had Googled “the number of people in Georgia” and the country results showed. Where had the millions of extra votes come from?

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Once you're confronted with new information about Harris that confirms what you already believe, you’ll be more likely to accept it as true, overlook any flaws in it, incorporate it into your belief system, and remember it later to support your opinion during a discussion. On the other hand, if the new facts contradict your view of the candidate, you’ll be more likely to get defensive about it, criticise it and forget it later on.

#13

An Argument Over What’s Part Of Africa And What’s Not

An Argument Over What’s Part Of Africa And What’s Not

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Lost Penny
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maps are like dinosaurs -- fake. Made-up nonsense made exclusively to teach our children lies. Oh, and gravity. Gravity is also fake.

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#14

Paycheck/Paycheque

Paycheck/Paycheque

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Spidercat
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Proof that the English language is actually three separate languages in a trench coat.

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#15

Woke Up To This Conversation Between My Co-Owner And A New Member

Woke Up To This Conversation Between My Co-Owner And A New Member

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Due to our tendency to dismiss data that isn’t compatible with our belief system, it can impair our logic and decisions and lead to poor choices. For instance, if we’re convinced that a certain investment is beneficial for us, we might ignore the red flags saying it’s not. Or if we are set on getting a job at a particular company, we may dismiss the signs showing it's a toxic work environment.

#16

Somebody Refuses To Learn Junior High School Astronomy

Somebody Refuses To Learn Junior High School Astronomy

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Robert T
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's actually about 5.1 million kilometers (about 3.2 million miles), a variation of 3.4 percent. So several inches.

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#17

Men Are Missing A Rib, Just Google It

Men Are Missing A Rib, Just Google It

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There’s no way to eliminate confirmation bias, as it happens due to the natural way our brains work. On a positive note, it can make us feel confident in our beliefs and preserve or build our self-esteem. This also helps us stay certain and secure in our environment.

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#19

Physical Isn’t Actually Assault

Physical Isn’t Actually Assault

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#20

Good News! Woman Can't Die Anymore!

Good News! Woman Can't Die Anymore!

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Even though this way of thinking can’t be entirely removed, we can take steps to avoid it. First, it’s important to accept that we have biases that impact our decisions. It’s in our nature to use mental shortcuts that allow us to make judgments more efficiently, but it also means that we tend to disregard facts that contradict our views.

#22

Someone Skipped Biology

Someone Skipped Biology

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BoredPossum
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

T-Rex: "Hmmm, that Triceratops looks tasty, but I only eat fish and salads, so I'll just invite him over for tofu and a bowl of couscous. "

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#23

How Dare They Use French In France…

How Dare They Use French In France…

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I AM A LOLLY SNEK (she/her)
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair that does look like English, but surely he would be able to tell that that word is french? Or maybe he is just tired?

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Then, when looking for information, thoroughly consider all the evidence available rather than just seeing data that confirms your opinion. Use credible sources and read them entirely before drawing any conclusions. Pointing out biases in others (respectfully, of course!) can additionally help an individual think more critically.

#25

Most Peaceful Man

Most Peaceful Man

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#26

Poor Sod Doesn’t Know What An Idiom Is

Poor Sod Doesn’t Know What An Idiom Is

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BoredPossum
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice that idioms and idiots sometimes come together to celebrate their relationship.

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"Even if we can't change others' biases, remember they may be at play when we find ourselves in a disagreement with someone who seems very entrenched in their own viewpoint," licensed psychologist David Susman, PhD, explains. "Rather than confronting them directly about how inaccurate or irrational we think they are, it's often more productive to present facts and information in a nondirective way and ask them to consider an alternative point of view or some point of compromise."

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#28

Guy Thinks That The Democratic And Republic Parties Haven’t Had Political Shifts In Over 150 Years

Guy Thinks That The Democratic And Republic Parties Haven’t Had Political Shifts In Over 150 Years

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#29

That’s One Way To Approach The Topic I Guess…

That’s One Way To Approach The Topic I Guess…

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I AM A LOLLY SNEK (she/her)
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are some christians so dumb. The bible doesnt teach you everything. The bible only teaches you some moral stuff. GO TO SCHOOL IDIOT.

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#30

Bro Doubled Down And Had The Audacity To Tell Others To “Educate” Themselves

Bro Doubled Down And Had The Audacity To Tell Others To “Educate” Themselves

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Spidercat
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah but no. The UK is a sovereign nation made up of three countries and one province (Northern Ireland). Great Britain is a country made up of three countries (England, Scotland and Wales). This is why, in some sporting events we compete as 'Great Britain & Northern Ireland'. Northern Ireland is NOT a country in of itself. As a British person with Irish Citizenship (Republic of Ireland). I can confirm that this shìt gets veeeeery complicated if you look into it enough... Complicated enough that the OP was neither totally correct... Or totally incorrect.

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#31

50 Years Is A Long Time To Be So Wrong

50 Years Is A Long Time To Be So Wrong

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Michelle C
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm actually curious about what evil thing mated with a wolf that created the chihuahua

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#33

“You’ve Gotten Off Lucky”. The Smugness Is K*lling Me

“You’ve Gotten Off Lucky”. The Smugness Is K*lling Me

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Owen
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'I can't find any proof so I must be being prevented' 🙄 I might have to stop reading this list, because it's p**s*ng me off.

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#34

I'm Embarrassed Grown Adults Can Be Brainwashed

I'm Embarrassed Grown Adults Can Be Brainwashed

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Srinivasan S
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even with Trump out of power for the past 4 years America is slowly turning into the next Nazi Germany. Please listen to the rest of the world once and vote for Kamala Harris

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#35

Transphobe Embarrasses Themselves

Transphobe Embarrasses Themselves

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Traveling Lady Railfan
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, only males have "Adams apples", otherwise they'd be called "Eves apples"....everyone knows that!!

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#36

Mmh-Hmm

Mmh-Hmm

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Kzincat
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Since it’s a US review, they should be thinking MM/DD/YY, not DD/MM/YY. So, not expired.

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#37

Guy Thinks America Wasn't Founded In 1776 And You Can Only Be One Of Three Christian Denominations

Guy Thinks America Wasn't Founded In 1776 And You Can Only Be One Of Three Christian Denominations

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#38

What Causes Strep Throat?

What Causes Strep Throat?

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#39

This Sh*t

This Sh*t

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I AM A LOLLY SNEK (she/her)
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't my twin and I correct? (dont downvote me, just correct me if im wrong) Edit: It is me and my twin, as said by Not-a-Clue

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#40

“Barista” Confidently Incorrectly Thinks There’s No Difference Between A Latte And A Cappuccino

“Barista” Confidently Incorrectly Thinks There’s No Difference Between A Latte And A Cappuccino

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