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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!

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The English Major

The English Major

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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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#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.

#4

Betty Has No Mrna

Betty Has No Mrna

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#5

American Architecture > European Architecture

American Architecture > European Architecture

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

We don't hate or bash American people because they are Americans. We hate and bash people because they are him.

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

Does she not have "fabrique en France" stamped on her backside?

Andy Frobig
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked on a bootleg clarinet one time. It said "Made In France" in three places on the front, but on the back it said "France Makes"

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Upstaged75
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most 8 year old kids in America know where the statue came from. This bozo must have missed school that year.

Sue
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahhhh, so THAT'S why all the nuts didn't attack the Statue of Liberty when the whole "Freedom" fries anti-french issue happened in the early 2000s.

Cuppa tea?
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That why all American architecture is copy of European, from ancient Rome and Greece, through early gothic all the way to baroque. Like no copies are in Las Vegas, just American architecture.

Buz Droopy
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know this guy, but looking at the post on twitter, it appears to be some kind of inside joke (I guess).

Vidas Zlioba
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Troll successful . . . to this day, even. Amazing that people are still falling for it.

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

uh-huh, because the Statue of Liberty was definitely not made in France 🙄

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

Lmao 🤣😂 she was a gift from France, so therefore not actually American . French.

Parker karstaedt
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And you are an idiot I am an American and not all of us are as dumb as you think this man is what 35. I am 14 and even I know that that is from France

B. J. Moore
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍🏻👍🏽👍🏿👍🏿

The Bearded Viking
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You just know he's written somewhere recently too how aggrieved he was when watching the Olympics recently and seeing the French had made a "direct yet inferior copy of our great Lady in the middle of Paris!! How dare they!" 🤣🤣

Terran
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I try to make less jokes about stupid americans, but they really don't want to be taken seriously, do they?

Nancy Honn
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently didn't realize that the Statue of Liberty was a GIFT from FRANCE. Moron.....

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

I like to imagine pompous French sculptors chortling while saying "Let's use copper for ze stupid American statue, once it tarnishes it'll turn an ugly green!!! Ha!!!"

Beth Wheeler
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh Lord my 👀 just about rolled out of my head. I mean I hated history in school but really??????

Michael None
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly as an American, I think the Statue of Liberty is one of our uglier monuments. The best ones are the natural ones in national parks.

deletemyaccount
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All of our great architecture is either European ore based on European architecture.

Christine Caluori
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my, he picked the wrong example Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi designed the Statue of Liberty, Gustave Eiffel built the metal framework it was gifted by the people of France, on June 17, 1885 to honour the alliance between the two countries during the American revolution another excellent example of European art I think

Vivian McBride
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And, Washington DC's architecture is inspired by ancient Greece and Rome!

Graham_Illegal
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are many great American architects, but the cheesy, anachronistic architecture of DC, full of pathos, is one of the worst peasant pleasers.

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G A
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't know who that is, but I will bet money they are a Trumpanzee

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

I don't know why people don't Google before posting...it only takes a second!

Douglas Tucker
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3 months ago

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Some folks just don't want to take the time to do a tiny bit of research before throwing out their wonderful beliefs. And don't let politics and/or patriotism be the movitation for many a person's beliefs and talking points. That usually means not much thinking was truly involved and sadly, even with multiple sources of fact checkers corrections laid out, some folks still continue spreading their "understandings" of that incorrect viewpoint.

Graham_Illegal
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Societies with fewer ignorant people didn’t achieve their higher level of basic education by relying on each individual to do their own research. That’s actually the American way, and this post reflects the outcome. Countries that invest heavily in public education, ensuring it’s up-to-date, functional, and most importantly widely accessible to everyone are the most educated societies on the planet. Stop blaming the regular folks. That's exactly how we ended up here.

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#6

Triple Facepalm

Triple Facepalm

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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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#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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#12

Stay In School, Kids

Stay In School, Kids

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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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Paycheck/Paycheque

Paycheck/Paycheque

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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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#17

Men Are Missing A Rib, Just Google It

Men Are Missing A Rib, Just Google It

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#18

I Don’t Think That’s How It Works

I Don’t Think That’s How It Works

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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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#21

Today I Learned Oslo Is In Sweden

Today I Learned Oslo Is In Sweden

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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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#23

How Dare They Use French In France…

How Dare They Use French In France…

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#24

Finally Found One

Finally Found One

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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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#27

A Silly Person Not Understanding Physics

A Silly Person Not Understanding Physics

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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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#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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#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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#32

*you're

*you're

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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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#34

I'm Embarrassed Grown Adults Can Be Brainwashed

I'm Embarrassed Grown Adults Can Be Brainwashed

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#35

Transphobe Embarrasses Themselves

Transphobe Embarrasses Themselves

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#36

Mmh-Hmm

Mmh-Hmm

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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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#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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#41

Native Americans Aren't Native?

Native Americans Aren't Native?

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#42

You Are Parents Failed You?

You Are Parents Failed You?

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#43

Trying To Incorrectly Correct A Famous Author

Trying To Incorrectly Correct A Famous Author

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#44

This Is So Embarrassing

This Is So Embarrassing

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#45

Fool Still Stubbornly Believes That Vaccines Cause Autism

Fool Still Stubbornly Believes That Vaccines Cause Autism

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#46

"6th Grade Problem In Europe"

"6th Grade Problem In Europe"

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#47

2% Does Not Equal 1 In 50

2% Does Not Equal 1 In 50

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#48

Hmm

Hmm

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#49

Some People Are Just Allergic To Telling The Truth

Some People Are Just Allergic To Telling The Truth

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#50

Um Actually, You Might Want To Check Your Spelling

Um Actually, You Might Want To Check Your Spelling

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#51

Mathematician Proves The Earth Is 8,000 Years Old

Mathematician Proves The Earth Is 8,000 Years Old

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#52

Each Country Has Its Own Sun

Each Country Has Its Own Sun

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#53

Yikes

Yikes

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Chihuahua's K*ll More Infants Than Pitbulls

Chihuahua's K*ll More Infants Than Pitbulls

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#55

When A Bot Corrects You But You Double Down On The Mistake

When A Bot Corrects You But You Double Down On The Mistake

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#56

Are Posts From This Sub Allowed Too?

Are Posts From This Sub Allowed Too?

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#57

In Regards To Leaving Someone "On Read"

In Regards To Leaving Someone "On Read"

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#58

What Modern Human Doesn’t Know This? Uh…you, Friend

What Modern Human Doesn’t Know This? Uh…you, Friend

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#59

The Sacred Wedding Constipation

The Sacred Wedding Constipation

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#60

“The American Is Normal”

“The American Is Normal”

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#61

Idiot Thinks You Straighten Hair By Washing It

Idiot Thinks You Straighten Hair By Washing It

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#62

Kids Are Dumb

Kids Are Dumb

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Not How Percentages Or Averages Work

Not How Percentages Or Averages Work

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#64

“African American Is Just The Eloquent Way Of Saying Black, You Smart A*s”

“African American Is Just The Eloquent Way Of Saying Black, You Smart A*s”

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#65

Good At English

Good At English

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Simple Math Oh God

Simple Math Oh God

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#67

It's Just A Theory/S

It's Just A Theory/S

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#68

Repost, Just With The Names Removed

Repost, Just With The Names Removed

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#69

Correcting Someone’s Spelling

Correcting Someone’s Spelling

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"Britain Is Not Located On The Continent Of Europe"

"Britain Is Not Located On The Continent Of Europe"

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Them's Some Mighty Big Letters Considering You're Incorrect

Them's Some Mighty Big Letters Considering You're Incorrect

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#72

Trying To Correct Someones Spelling Mistake

Trying To Correct Someones Spelling Mistake

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#73

“Y’all” Isn’t A Plural “You”

“Y’all” Isn’t A Plural “You”

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#74

Mike Graham Tries To Correct The Archbishop On The Name Of A Religious Holiday…

Mike Graham Tries To Correct The Archbishop On The Name Of A Religious Holiday…

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#75

When You're Too Busy Inhaling "Crystals" That You Forgot The Existence Of Natural Crystals

When You're Too Busy Inhaling "Crystals" That You Forgot The Existence Of Natural Crystals

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#76

.999(Repeating) Does, In Fact, Equal 1

.999(Repeating) Does, In Fact, Equal 1

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#77

Basic Physics

Basic Physics

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#78

Um, What??

Um, What??

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#79

A Reddit Attorney Explains Tort Law

A Reddit Attorney Explains Tort Law

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#80

Alright Science, Time To Pack Up: Rando#55496 Got Us Again

Alright Science, Time To Pack Up: Rando#55496 Got Us Again

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#81

This One Hurt My Brain

This One Hurt My Brain

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#82

I Think This Belongs Here...

I Think This Belongs Here...

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#83

You Can Use "Are" With Every Plural

You Can Use "Are" With Every Plural

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#84

The Amount Of Likes Is Scary

The Amount Of Likes Is Scary

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#85

On A Post About Schools Bringing Back Their Old Names For Confederate Leaders

On A Post About Schools Bringing Back Their Old Names For Confederate Leaders

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#86

He’s Still Trying To Tell Me The Earth Is Stationary And The Sun Revolves Around Us…

He’s Still Trying To Tell Me The Earth Is Stationary And The Sun Revolves Around Us…

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#87

This Guy Claims To Be An Anthropology Expert

This Guy Claims To Be An Anthropology Expert

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Approximately 47 Mm LOL

Approximately 47 Mm LOL

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#89

When You're From The UK And Don't Even Know The Geographic Boundaries Of Your Own Country

When You're From The UK And Don't Even Know The Geographic Boundaries Of Your Own Country

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The "Useless Emergency Doors" On The Architecture Shaming Page

The "Useless Emergency Doors" On The Architecture Shaming Page

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#91

If Only We Discovered This Tecnology Earlier

If Only We Discovered This Tecnology Earlier

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#92

I Don't Remember This From History Class

I Don't Remember This From History Class

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#93

How Big Was That Year?

How Big Was That Year?

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#94

It's Spelled Frunk

It's Spelled Frunk

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#95

Literally Could Of K*lled That Grammar-Bot

Literally Could Of K*lled That Grammar-Bot

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#96

F In Math

F In Math

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#97

When Transphobia Backfires: Jk Rowling Told This Trans Man He'd Never Be A Real Woman

When Transphobia Backfires: Jk Rowling Told This Trans Man He'd Never Be A Real Woman

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Communism Is When Capitalism

Communism Is When Capitalism

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Transphobes Don’t Even Know How Chromosomes Work

Transphobes Don’t Even Know How Chromosomes Work

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