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We’re all learning every day, right? Sometimes we pick up life’s little secrets a bit later than others, and that’s totally okay! It’s actually kind of fun to discover those “oh wow!” moments, even if they seem embarrassingly obvious in hindsight. People online recently shared the common things they learned way later than they should have. Get ready to laugh, relate, and maybe learn a thing or two yourself! From everyday hacks to mind-blowing facts, these late-in-life discoveries are a reminder that we’re always growing and learning.
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That the arrow that points to the side the gas tank is on
I now know that the car manufacturer didn’t just place a random arrow on my dashboard. Everything has a purpose. This fun fact is also helpful when renting a car!
How to pronounce “salmon”
Why is there an “L” in the word? The English language is confusing.
How a lady gets pregnant
The person stated “I’m going to blame this one on my sheltered childhood. Yes, I have figured it out now.”
Lindsay Lohan does not have a twin
Parent Trap is a complete lie. How the heck did she play two characters?
That the ABCs are sung to the same tune as Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
You’ll thank me for this fact when you are rocking your new baby to sleep at 2 am in the morning. Two songs for the price of one.
French Fries are made from potatoes
I’m still not sure how this one is possible. I mean, french fries taste 100 times better than a plain ol’ potato. Thank you deep frying.
The importance of saving money
All this time I thought money grew on trees. News flash, it doesn’t.
South Africa is a country and not a “region” like Southern Africa
So does this mean South Dakota is not a region either?! You learn something new every day.
That you’re meant to spit toothpaste out after brushing your teeth
Toothpaste is not food and is not meant to be swallowed. Who woulda thunk?
How often you have to clean the toilet
Growing up is weird. You quickly realize how much your mom did behind the scenes.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
