19 Beliefs We Need to Ditch Because They Never Work

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For too long we've been following these insane societal guidelines and made-up rules because someone's great grandparents said so one time.

We thought it was time to put an end to these useless instructions, so we sourced AskReddit and collected some of the most ridiculous and absurd pieces of advice that we've been following for way to long. Because in reality, they don't help us at all. We hope you enjoy.

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That when you're related to someone, particularly in regards to parents, all things should be forgiven and forgotten. -AJSawASquirrel

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That dogs mouths are cleaner than humans. -mikbatt

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That just because a popular celebrity or athlete endorses a product, that means it’s worth buying. -Disco_Paradiso

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"Number 14 will SHOCK you!" -PiratesOfTheAss

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Hard work makes you rich. -Horror-Donut-6829

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Money doesn't buy happiness. -LordThurmanMerman

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That MLMs are a good source of income. -DevynCorrine

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“It’ll be easier if I get gas in the morning on the way to work”. Lies. -wtcshh

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“It is sweet and fitting to die for your country.” -Orion43410

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That if only people would switch to reusable straws, bags, rags, stop all single-use items, abide by zero-waste philosophies, we can 'make an impact.' -lavenderpeabody

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Politicians are working in your best interest. -ThatGayIrishGirl

13.

You do not have to wait 24 hours to report someone as missing. -sourdoughbreadlover

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Practicing a religion makes you a good person. -Koto65

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That people eat 8 spiders in their sleep over the course of their lifetime. -Glittercorn111

16.

Ladies, don't fall for "I promise I'll pull out." -ComprehensiveMud3353

17.

Tear here to open. -StumpyCake

18.

Vaccines cause autism. -Ok_Grape_8284

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You no longer get zits when you get older. -chestergreene

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Stranger Danger. We taught young children to be afraid of strangers in trench coats. Meanwhile priests and scout leaders were hurting kids all over the place. -PrisonNurseNC

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That giving tax cuts to the wealthy helps the poor. There is no trickle down. -scipio0421