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Article created by: Monika Pašukonytė

There are many things that are obviously true, but people still refuse to see them. We can take some simple examples - let’s say, you can know that somebody is being a terrible friend or partner to you. They are literally a walking red flag, but it is what it is because you love them, you have fun together and you just choose to look away.

Well, there are things with similar principles that everybody knows but just chooses to look away - such as that alcohol is no good for us or our phones are just robbing us of our time and attention. So, one Reddit user recently posed a question online asking folks to share things that are blatantly true, but that people still choose to ignore. Scroll through and share your opinion!

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#1

Elderly woman wearing sunglasses and holding cash in a neon-lit room surrounded by plants, highlighting rock-solid facts. There is no super secret cabal of shadow brokers manipulating things to go their way, it's the super rich doing it very publically right in front of everyone with impunity

No_MrBond , Ron Lach Report

Data1001
Community Member
8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But you'd better believe they also meet in private to discuss what to do about situations which threaten their wealth or businesses.

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    #2

    Chocolate chip muffin with a small American flag on top, placed on a white plate over scattered dollar bills, illustrating rock-solid facts. Corporations control America, not the parties.

    madeupdx , Karolina Grabowska Report

    #3

    Statues atop a historic building under a cloudy sky, illustrating rock-solid facts from architecture and history. That most religions are scams designed to sucker money from people by preying on their fears and insecurities.

    EmperorBulbax , JV Gardens Report

    Data1001
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And saying they can alleviate their fears and insecurities by praying.

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    #4

    Man resting head on folded arms at wooden table in a quiet room, representing rock-solid facts people prefer unaware of. Mental illness is an *illness*

    Shade1991 , Andrew Neel Report

    #5

    Lightbox displaying the word taxes surrounded by various US dollar bills, illustrating rock-solid facts about taxes. Giving billionaires tax breaks isn't helping regular working people at all.

    Crazy_Response_9009 , Karolina Grabowska Report

    #6

    Massive blue glacier landscape under cloudy sky, illustrating rock-solid facts about natural ice formations. Climate change is real, it is happening , and is an existential threat to future generations. The climate change denial is being funded by the fossil fuel industry.

    arkofjoy , Douglas Scortegagna Report

    #7

    Three surgeons in blue scrubs performing a detailed medical procedure under bright surgical lights in an operating room A C-section is a MAJOR surgery and some ppl want them right back at work or doing all the housework 🤦‍♀️

    Excellent-Rain6909 , Raul Infante Gaete Report

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    #8

    Nighttime cityscape featuring a lit suspension bridge and illuminated skyscrapers reflecting on the water, facts people unaware of. In America, we could have better. We could have healthcare and infrastructure and utilities and innovation *unrivaled* in the world, but we just... won't let ourselves have it.

    GhostofSbarro , Michał Ludwiczak Report

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    #9

    Person in a black plague doctor costume with a beaked mask and hat, illustrating rock-solid facts people avoid knowing. History does indeed repeat itself

    Imjustsayingggggggg , 70023venus2009 Report

    #10

    Smartphone displaying Apple logo on wooden table, illustrating rock-solid facts shared by netizens. Planned obsolescence.

    xComplexikus , Mateusz Dach Report

    #11

    Person holding a phone while driving a BMW, illustrating rock-solid facts shared by netizens on important awareness topics. That paying attention to your smartphone while driving can lead to deadly consequences.

    2shyi2i , D'Vaughn Bell Report

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    #12

    Hand holding US dollar bills near smartphone with calculator app showing number 8334, illustrating rock-solid facts about money. Trickle down economics doesn’t work

    BonfireMaestro , Karolina Grabowska Report

    #13

    Two people sitting on concrete steps, one distressed, illustrating rock-solid facts people prefer unaware of. Narcissistic abuse. People really don’t believe victims most the time. I hope to bring awareness to it.

    yellowtulip4u , Odonata Wellnesscenter Report

    #14

    British pound notes and coins stacked on a dark surface illustrating rock-solid facts about currency value insights. If no one gets paid enough money no one can afford to buy things. If no one buys things they won't make as much and then people lose jobs. Companies are all about under paying and over profit, but those same employees are the ones that are paying their bills.... If your employees cant afford your products you have a problem.

    SoapBubbleMonster , Suzy Hazelwood Report

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    #15

    Person holding a phone with TikTok open, exploring rock-solid facts and viral content shared by netizens. Tiktok is chinese spyware

    decrepit11803 , cottonbro studio Report

    #16

    Hand holding a wooden mannequin limp in a neutral background illustrating rock-solid facts and hidden truths concept. People are being easily manipulated by the Faux Outrage Machine.

    YYC-Fiend , Marco Bianchetti Report

    #17

    Hand holding a small globe with a blurred mountainous landscape in the background, illustrating rock-solid facts concept. The world is round

    Spiderduck21 , Porapak Apichodilok Report

    #18

    Hand applying essential oil on wrist, illustrating rock-solid facts about aromatherapy effects according to netizens. Rubbing scents on your skin will not cure cancer or any other disease. There is some evidence that lemon oil has anti viral properties because lemons do and the menthol from peppermint oil can help alleviate headaches….but swallowing essential oils or rubbing them on your feet is not effective 99.99% of the time.

    Pg8603 , Pixabay Report

    #19

    Three diverse professionals working on laptops in a modern office, illustrating rock-solid facts shared by netizens. The system works for those for whom it was made to benefit.

    ignisignis , Jopwell Report

    #20

    Two young women sitting indoors, focused on their smartphones, illustrating netizens sharing rock-solid facts. Our phones are robbing us of our attention and ability to enjoy life

    CoffeeBeanPole , cottonbro studio Report

    Data1001
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A phone is just a tool. The only person to blame for robbing you of your attention and ability to enjoy life is you.

    #21

    Man smiling with child on shoulders at outdoor event, highlighting rock-solid facts netizens prefer to stay unaware of. That everyone is the main character of their own story happening simultaneously with everyone else's storyline

    Longjumping_Key_5008 , Brett Sayles Report

    #22

    Assorted plush toys shaped like smiling p**p emojis displayed on a store rack, highlighting fun and quirky facts. Everybody poops

    goldbricker83 , ejp9000 Report

    #23

    Electric power lines and wooden utility pole with cables against a clear sky, illustrating rock-solid facts about energy networks. PGE in California is definitely a monopoly

    sofar510 , Tom Taker Report

    #24

    Batman in dark armored suit with mask, highlighting rock-solid facts people would rather remain unaware of according to netizens Batman and Bruce Wayne are the same person

    crablegsforlife , Warner Bros. Pictures Report

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    #25

    Close-up of a smartphone screen displaying social media app icons related to rock-solid facts shared by netizens. Social media is poisoning our children’s brains, as well as many adults.

    SaberTruth2 , Pixabay Report

    #26

    Multiple vehicles including Amazon delivery vans and a packed car driving on a highway under clear weather conditions. Amazon is actually terrible. It’s full of cheap junk and counterfeit items. There is no reason for Bezos to hoard so much wealth. 

    bejeweled_midnight , Chris Yarzab Report

    #27

    Various liquor bottles displayed on a bar shelf highlighting rock-solid facts about alcoholic beverages from netizens. Alcohol is a poison and no amount is good for you.

    WanderingWorldInt , Isabella Mendes Report

    #28

    Man sitting on a bench outdoors, deep in thought near bare trees, reflecting on rock-solid facts shared by netizens. If the government wanted us to have it, we would have had it by now.

    SadPark4078 , Chinmay Singh Report