35 People Who Noticed An Alarming Number Of Individuals Not Knowing Basic Facts Share What They Were

Yes. I am appalled that it's used to justify the right to spread lies.

This is actually driving me crazy, especially when I hear it from folks who I thought were logical and smart. I have to say that pandemic has plummeted my judgement of human, and it wasn't high to begin with.

Toxic plants, fish, food... All natural. And yes. Bad for you.

It's why it's called a signal: it signals your intention to slow down and turn. Do it. Do it before you put on your brakes. Give people that warning.

People abusing antibiotics are the reason why we're having so many antibiotic-resistant bacteria sprout up that can kill us. Don't use antibiotics for a virus. Please.

I knew someone who was taking a Mexican antibiotic that he bought at a convenience store to prevent covid. So dumb!! (I told him as much lol)

Used to work with a kid who would take antibiotics for absolutely everything. He and his girlfriend would just keep their leftover antibiotics (why would you have any left over?) and just pop them for a cold or cough or headache. So they were just taking expired antibiotics all the time. I said something and they looked at me like I was insane.

THANK YOU. This bugs me so much in TV shows. Recently I was watching medium and Joe had the flu, and he was like I'm feeling better cause they gave me some fluids and antibiotics.... this was an episode with the CDC and Hazmat stuff but they couldn't get the basics right

It starts with the doctor who writes the prescription. It's not like antibiotics are sitting on the shelf next to the bandaids.

I got into this argument once on Reddit. A ton of US folk were saying “yeah well why does my dr prescribe them for a cold then?” Because they’re a business and antibiotic prescriptions bring them far more $$$ than the acetaminophen and fluids you can buy for yourself.

I remember being really confused when a doctor ordered an antibiotic when I had a viral sinus infection but she explained that there are some antibiotics that have an anti-inflammatory effect. This can relieve viral symptoms even though it doesn’t directly kill a virus and can also prevent secondary infection. Since I am prone to recurring sinus infections she was treating aggressively. I can see how this could really confuse people, though.

Antibacterial soap is to stop the spread of bacteria. Does not stop the spread of virus. So why is every hung up on using antibacterial soap against the flu?

I had pneumonia 7 times in 2 years and sepsis twice because of all the antibiotics given to me I'm no penicillin resistant. The bout they gave me some antibiotics that cost $16,000. They told my wife I September of 2020 I probably wouldn't live another month. I have to wear a mask anytime I leave my house. Protects me and it protects you. Quit complaining because you have to wear a mask for 40 minutes in the grocery store. I have to wear one 12 hours a day.

Thank you for sharing, you are absolutely right. An addendum though to doctors, actually test for the pathogen. I have been told by so many doctors that an illness "looks viral" so they don't test it. I have also had samples sent for Virology panels and been told everything came back negative so I don't need ABX. Well yeah if you're only gonna check for viruses then the answers always gonna be no isn't it. Because of this I've had so many chest infections left for weeks.

I was shocked when my neighbors kid said she was given anti-biotics for the flu. That doesn't do any good. You can't kill the flu with antibiotics. Lots of irresponsible doctors out there.

Or, phrased in an intelligent way that doesn't tend to suggest the writer knows nothing, "Antibiotics do not work on viruses."

Well, until recently most people would be aware of this. And without pandemic they still would be oblivious. I learned about it from my GP few years ago, so that was really great advice.

Some people insist on antibiotics and some doctors prescribe them even though they know the antibiotics are basically just a placebo. People often tell me "I have flu, so I went and got antibiotics from the doctor." Then when I tell them antibiotics don't work on viruses, they backtrack. "Well, I think the doctor said I might have a sinus infection..." Or they tell me they always feel better sooner. Because you used them as a placebo, you total moron.

This shows another misunderstanding of how medicines work and continues a myth started in the 90s. There is no way technically to kill a virus as it was never alive in the first place. Virii can and does cause bacterial infections, either through cell breakdown or the body becomes prone to infection due to the immune system being overwhelmed by the virus. Taking antibiotics at the same time will reduce the chance of getting an infection or deal with any current infection courtesy of the virus. People abusing antibiotics, blah blah blah. As the virus and bacteria strains are getting stronger so are the antibiotics to deal with them. They move in unison together. We will always be able to make antibiotics from antibodies, so ALWAYS have the upper hand. ANTIBIOTICS ARE ALWAYS GIVEN ALONGSIDE ANY VIRAL TREATMENT IN A HOSPITAL. Are they wasting them too?

Nor they can control period flow and turn it on and off

Exactly! And then they want to put the animal down for attacking. 😡

Or to, too, and two.

But what if you, your spouse, and kids run into another family of five who you haven't seen since last Sunday and you have to spend 20 minutes catching up? /s

Especially if its a service dog, like a seeing eye dog. He's working, so don't distract him.

Or train

Reach, Throw, Row, Go

Same goes for every form of transportation, as well as for any kind of doors that connect "in" with "out", may it be a building, a store, a classroom or whatever. It's not just about manners, but logic too .

whaaaaat? it stinks, wash it!

So many people don’t seem to understand grey area or nuance. I see it a lot with politics and opinions. I learned early on growing up with my siblings that sometimes you can both be kinda right or wrong and that just because someone did something hurtful doesn’t necessarily mean it was their intent to hurt, but so many people are so quick to vilify others for deeds or opinions (obviously this isn’t counting objectively wrong stuff like most crime or bigotry)

If you hate men, you're a misandrist, not a feminist. A feminist, by definition, feels that men and women should be treated equally and fairly.

I did! She’s 15 and the best thing that ever happened to me!

Oh no! And I am reading it on the Internet, so confused now 🙃

I had flat-earthers neighbour. He was a pretty good artist so I got him to do a mural of the solar system for my son's bedroom. Did a good job but he left out the Earth. Just couldn't bring himself to do a sphere, or a pancake so totally at odds with everything else.

These people would argue with you that chicken doesn't give you salmonella because it is not salmon

It’s funny how some people choose not to believe science and say theory is only a guess but will swear the bible is true.

TIL….definitely not what you learn from tv shows.

...until you get philosophical and realize that indeed, Frankenstein was the monster.

And neither is Europe. Or the EU.

Do your research and vote for those you think that is needed this time. Don’t vote for teams or because they say the right thing.

And most of all: friction is more important than the soap... So when you wash your hands rub accurately...

Then what's a baby pony?

Just checking- are there 2 sexes and hundreds of genders?

🤣 Smellophone

Like a zip!

Just because you don't like the evidence does NOT make it false.