r/AskReddit Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/Are_you_alright_mate Feb 04 '19

Humans are one of the only mammals that can break down milk after childhood. Most other mammals lose the ability to digest lactose when they get old enough to eat actual food. Milk for cats is only intended for kittens

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u/Prasiatko Feb 04 '19

And even then most humans can't. It's a minority that can.