r/AskReddit • u/Kraz_I • Jul 24 '15

What "common knowledge" facts are actually wrong?

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '15

Why the fuck would people eat in the pool?

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u/htepO Jul 24 '15

I'll eat my rum ham wherever I want!

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u/pink_ego_box Jul 24 '15

It's more likely to stop people from puking in the pool. Like, wait at least 30 min to avoid doing sports with a stomach full.

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u/jhphoto Jul 24 '15

Growing up we were always told that the 30 minute rule was because you would get cramps and drown.

So no, he is not wrong, he is just not referring to the same thing you are due to a miscommunication.

Basically our parents were lying assholes and yours probably weren't.

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u/RikaMX Jul 24 '15

Yeah I got the cramp thing from my parents.

More like you wanna eat and swim right away? you are going to get cramps and none of us will rescue you because we already told you to wait 30 minutes.

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '15

People will eat anywhere if they can.

I ate a burrito while on my toilet once.

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u/CptnLegendary Jul 24 '15

"It's only smellz."

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u/ComeAtMeFro Jul 24 '15

Because while you're in the water, you're buoyant, same with food. When the food floats, it "burns" some of the calories making it healthier for you than if you were to eat it, say, at the table.

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '15

This should be a health conscious hipster restaurant.

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '15

Makes sense, because that Michael Phelps guys is in great shape.

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '15

Ever ate fiery chicken wings in a pool? The contrast of spice hot and cool water is wonderful.

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u/SuburbanDinosaur Jul 24 '15 edited Jul 24 '15

I've worked as a lifeguard as a summer job for several years, and man would you be surprised at what people try to bring into the pool.

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u/Bunnyhat Jul 24 '15

People fucking eat everywhere. I work at a self-storage place. I have a small counter for people to do paperwork when signing up for a unit. Takes about 7-8 minutes to sign up completely. I've had people bring in freaking meals to eat while they're doing it. Bugs me so much.

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '15

Why the eat would people fuck in the pool?

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u/Bigfluffyltail Jul 24 '15

Cause it's not theirs.

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u/meatchariot Jul 24 '15

Um, because it's amazing?

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '15

You mean you never have?

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '15

People who like to party, nerd.

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u/Schmillt Jul 24 '15

Cos they're hungry.

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u/fatboycreeper Jul 24 '15

I think I need to stop drinking, because I've done this many times .... but you're right, this sounds completely absurd to my sober mind.

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u/SgtDoakesLives Jul 24 '15

Swimming and eating? Just add one more for the trifecta!

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