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We all have weird quirks that are fairly uncommon, to say the least. For the fear of being judged, we keep these weird things to ourselves; however, that doesn't stop us from being curious about what others have to hide.

So, to indulge in this secret knowledge, X (formerly Twitter) user @drakesbrother started a thread asking people to share their bad habits, weird confessions, and interesting things they do. The thread was quickly flooded with the strangest habits. 

Turns out, lots of us have funny habits that make perfect sense to us but might seem odd to others. Something like when someone has to read the last page of a book before they can start it from the beginning. One thing’s clear: what seems like quirky habits to some of us is just another day in the office for others.

Some confessed to measuring how long something will take in songs, others said that each time they get in their car, they make sure no one is sitting in the back seat. While some of these weird things to do sound a little bit odd, let’s not pretend you don't relate. 

Scroll below for the list of confessions from regularly weird people, and don't forget to share your own strange habits in the comments.

#1

Saving The Best For Last

Saving The Best For Last

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Impulsive Thoughts About Babies

Impulsive Thoughts About Babies

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Reilly Beryll
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is incredibly common. Everyone does this, actually. Intrusive thoughts. I tend to think “how much can I key this car”.

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#4

Conversations With Myself

Conversations With Myself

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Luis Milian
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My girlfriend does this a lot. I end up answering her and she just replies "nobody is talking to you, talking to myself. mind your own business." LOL

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#5

Must-Shut-Everything For Sleep

Must-Shut-Everything For Sleep

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Withnail
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cupboard doors need to be closed when not in use. It's not that I won't necessarily be able to sleep, it's just why would they be open?

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#6

Beating The Microwave Countdown

Beating The Microwave Countdown

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Luis Milian
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have to stop the microwave 1 second before it stops so it wont do the annoying beeps at the end

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#8

Precise Volume Setting

Precise Volume Setting

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#12

One Earbud Awareness

One Earbud Awareness

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#15

Pause To Check For Intruders

Pause To Check For Intruders

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Luis Milian
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is like driving with loud music, but then turning the volume down to look for parking or for an address.

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#16

The Cool Side Of The Pillow

The Cool Side Of The Pillow

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Suzi Gauthier
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was 4 in Florida we had no A/C in our house. I had 6 spots on my pillow that I could move my head around on until I had to flip it & have 6 more.

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#17

Imagining Unlikely Scenarios

Imagining Unlikely Scenarios

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#18

Phone Privacy Panic

Phone Privacy Panic

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Bluebell Rizzi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do have things to hide, and my reaction is the same... I mean... dude, that's my phone, it's sacred

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#20

Backseat Safety Check

Backseat Safety Check

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Reilly Beryll
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@ Tiny: it’s a safety thing. If it helps a person to feel secure, then they should go for it. It’s a simple desire to continue living.

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Sarabelle Palsy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will literally LOOK in the back seat from outside my car, get into my car, and still LOOK into the back seat just to make sure I'm not gonna be murdered on the highway. damn scary movies.

Merlyn Emrys
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are there people who don't check their car when they get into- oh right. Men generally don't feel a need to do that.

Erika Drewke
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. Seen too many movies and read too many books it gotten me paranoid about that!

Nikki D
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I first check under the car, then the inside, before I even get in! And if in a parking lot, I check all the other cars, too. If there is a windowless van by me, I will have someone walk me out.

Laura Habermehl
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my gosh I do that too! Especially when getting in the car alone at night

UnimportantDog
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But what happens if you see someone there…I legit think I would die of fright. (I’m a wimp, I know.)

Destro
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I train myself in self-defense and fast reflexes so if my bro tries to do something I can stop it from happening.

Leisa Farrow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's really not weird. It's taught in safe driving classes & self-defense classes.

moeless
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems it would be easier while walking up to the car door.

Myriam Ickx
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every time I get into my car, I automatically lock all 4 doors because I don't want anyone trying to get into my car and trying to hurt me, steal my purse or whatever.

Pamela Scott
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do this but it is because a girl I went to college with hopped in her car a drove off and a rapist was hiding in the floor of her back seat. If I am alone I also make sure I lock the doors and make sure they are locked before I look. The second I am in and the door closes I relock the doors.

Teri Donovan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hopefully you do this BEFORE you get in your car. After you are IN the car, it's too late.

Ang.stl
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On the true crime front, a man supposedly committed suicide by slitting his own throat in the parking lot of the WalMart I worked at. It took a while for the cops to say that THEY were convinced it was suicide. It's been over 15 years and I still haven't decided what I think, since it would take some serious finesse to cut your own throat and throw the knife on the floor on the opposite side of the car.

Ang.stl
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was an urban legend years ago that a woman was being followed, the people kept flashing their high beams at her, so she pulled into the first busy gas station she could find. I can't remember if she ran inside or ran to a cop or just pulled up next to someone and told them about the people following her. Whoever she told went to go talk to the other car, who admitted to everything but said "I flashed my lights every time that guy in the back seat would come up behind her looking like he was going to stab her!!"

Alex Craig
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A necessity in life is to always do this. The one time you don't...

Sarah Cline
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My uncle was car jacked and had his throat slit from behind. He survived but it's made the whole family check their cars since 1995.

Ang.stl
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like you should get a sad smiley or something. I'm glad your uncle survived but I wish he'd never had to go through it at all.

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jenjie.newt
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The worst is when you have a hatchback and tinted windows, that back trunk-section is super hard to check :/

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#21

Holding Breath To Dodge Germs

Holding Breath To Dodge Germs

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#25

Bridge-Speeding For Safety

Bridge-Speeding For Safety

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Smoofy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My sisters and I used to try holding our breath over bridges when were little. I think we thought it'd make us float if we fell in the water

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#26

Floor Over Bed

Floor Over Bed

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Foxxy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both my kids do this, they go through fazes where every so often they will sleep a couple of weeks on the floor.

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#27

Imaginary Bets For Big Decisions

Imaginary Bets For Big Decisions

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Paul K. Johnson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's pretty high stakes for just trying to hit the trash can with some garbage. Go big I guess.

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#28

Living Out Loud In My Imagination

Living Out Loud In My Imagination

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Bettina Jansen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to do that, now I've learned to be more discreet (unless I'm in nature, then you can let go)

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#29

Doubting Intentions

Doubting Intentions

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same. I always feel like when people talk to me they're just doing it to feel polite :(

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#30

Echoing TV Laughter

Echoing TV Laughter

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Did you enjoy this peek into weird habits people have? We admit it’s comforting to know we’re not alone in our peculiar ways. Now, it’s your turn to weigh in—which of these odd habits did you find surprisingly relatable? Upvote your favorites and see the comments where other Pandas shared their bizarre rituals!