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Nobody is innocent when it comes to exaggerating things we’ve seen, heard, or participated in. Like, that smashing b-day party of yours in an abandoned castle that got everyone talking. Except that it was your uncle’s porch and the only guests were your twin cousins from Wyoming.

We’ve all been there, done that, but sometimes things go from exaggerated to plain made-up in an instant. And there’s a subreddit called r/thatHappened dedicated entirely, as its description says, to “true stories that are 100% true and actually happened.” You get the sarcasm.

As for evidence, the 1.3 million members of the community are sharing screenshots of people lying their hearts out with a straight face. Trust me, the result is totally hilarious.

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It’s True, I Was The Box Of Tampons

It’s True, I Was The Box Of Tampons

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All humans possess the ability to lie: it’s something we’re born with and we die with. One study published in the Journal of Basic and Applied Social Psychology found that 60 percent of people can’t go 10 minutes without telling a lie. At the same time, another study published by the American Psychological Association suggested that lying less was linked to better average health, both mental and physical.

So, why on earth do we lie, then? To find out, Bored Panda reached out to Traci Brown, a fraud-busting body language expert. It turns out, "we learn the benefits of lying when we’re little, like protecting ourselves from punishment or to get what we want. Situations have more gravity as we get older and lying can protect our relationships or even millions in fraud theft,” Traci explained.

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Ya Cause Being Asleep In Your Car Means You’re In College!

Ya Cause Being Asleep In Your Car Means You’re In College!

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Forgot To Mention, We Both Have Amnesia

Forgot To Mention, We Both Have Amnesia

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So every time you got a letter you thought it was the first one? Like 50 first dates?

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Sometimes, we lie just to make other people around us feel good about themselves, so not all lies are inherently bad. But it turns out that “people who tend to lie frequently do for a couple of reasons: survival or they can't tell the difference between truth and a lie.”

Traci said that mental illness can also be the reason for an urge to lie. “It runs the scale from narcissism to psychopaths. And these folks make up about 15% of the population.”

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And The Trainer Was Fired

And The Trainer Was Fired

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Invited To Teach Sex Ed Because Of Immense Experience

Invited To Teach Sex Ed Because Of Immense Experience

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes. So much sex. So many. Like at least a hundred. Right. Much wow.

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What Magazine Has A Full Map And A Picture Of Jesus?

What Magazine Has A Full Map And A Picture Of Jesus?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then the heavens opened and spewed them with money, and oh, life is just so ditsy daisy!

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Lying big always starts from simple steps, aka lying small. First, as kids, we learn to tell pro-social lies, like telling your grandma you like that new hand-knit sweater she gave you on Christmas when, in fact, you can’t even look at it.

According to this study from the journal Nature Neuroscience, “when people tell small lies, the brain becomes desensitized to the pang of guilt that dishonesty usually causes.”

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The more little pro-lies we give, the less guilt we feel, and the more it snowballs into bigger lies that suddenly become way easier. In some cases, people get so used to falsifying or fabricating things that they start believing their lies. At some point, it turns into habit and it becomes incredibly hard to quit for good.

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NASA Employee Giving Out Top Secret Info

NASA Employee Giving Out Top Secret Info

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder what the “smoke” in particular alludes to....

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She Was On Superhearing Cruiselines

She Was On Superhearing Cruiselines

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Sorry, What The Hell Did I Just Read?

Sorry, What The Hell Did I Just Read?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes, because chickens that aren't slaughtered in your backyard, but come prepackaged to the store from somewhere else, are all grown on trees and plucked from the branches when ripe...

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In The Jungle, The Mighty Jungle The Lion Claps Tonight

In The Jungle, The Mighty Jungle The Lion Claps Tonight

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This Is Probably The Worst One I Have Ever Seen In The Wild

This Is Probably The Worst One I Have Ever Seen In The Wild

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Medical Expert Here

Medical Expert Here

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Bill
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For somebody with a PhD and a Doctorate(allegedly), their writing doesn't reflect that. 9 year program for the required degrees to design and make medicines in theUS

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Delusional Tall Man Thinks Women Openly Drool Over His Phenomenal Height

Delusional Tall Man Thinks Women Openly Drool Over His Phenomenal Height

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The scary part is some dudes are really so deranged, they'll mistake any kind of old look (even disgust) for lust. I had a dude follow me home from the subway one day asking for a date. I'd been staring at him on the subway because he was fat, ugly and looked like he hadn't showered in a week and he apparently mistook that for interest on my part!!

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When They Have Tests In Kindergarten

When They Have Tests In Kindergarten

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And Then The Sales Went Up $500%

And Then The Sales Went Up $500%

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And Then Everyone Clapped

And Then Everyone Clapped

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thousands of doctors, medical officials, scientists, reputable organisations, and other experts, asking you to wear a mask is considered “fake news,” yet the claim of one "nurse" is suddenly considered a universal opinion? And speaking of which, we are here to deal with facts, not opinions.

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Stannous Flouride
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that nurse worked in the office of Andrew Wakefield (the UK doctor who faked the vaccine=autism study).

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Rod Egret
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We do have to build our immune systems! That's what vaccines are for.... Not wearing a mask just makes you a selfish jerk.

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Troux
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thousands of trained medical professionals worldwide say one thing but some random Home Depot shopper says another thing....I just don't know whom to believe these days!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even if one of every few thousands would THINK that (the lucky rare ones that somehow haven't seen healthy colleague die recently), why would they bother to go up to the guy to say so? Also why didn't she make the story about herself? Weird.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

next time Black Plague comes creeping across the world, make sure you don't wear your PPE's and don't wash your hands. Your immune system needs to be exposed to it ... ... ... ... ...

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, they didn't. A French surgeon in 1897 put a piece of fabric across the face as it became apparent that it was useful to stop any coughs or sneezes getting on a vulnerable patient. This was because of a basic understanding that airborne infections exist. This very rapidly spread and patients had a higher survival rate. Today common sense reinforces it.

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Rick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

By nurse she probably means psychiatric and by psychiatric I mean this was probably an episode and definitely didn’t happen.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okaaay... This reminds me of those fake tweets by Trump's minions - complete & total BS.

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Red rockin lobster
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My colleague comes up every day with new similar stories based on statements her (immaginary) fiends (different doctors, virologists) told her. Of course, every person capable of typing on facebook , especially if the words match her opionion, is her doctor friend.

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Sasy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is how the husband explained to his already gullible wife why he reeked of perfume and had lipstick on his collar...and then the "Nurse" gave me a hug and a kiss to further prove I was a smart man.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think she meant "Thank you for not wearing a mask, I need more overtime this month"

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Stille20
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. I'm out. This is the post that made me think, nope I can't read anymore lies. My brain hurts and I want to punch someone.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No nurse working a 36 hour shift in a Covid overflowing hospital is going to rush up to you and thank you for not wearing a mask. Covidiot

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

IF you want to build your immunesystem, why don't you volunteer as an Ebola nurse in a hospital during the next outbreak. WIthout protective gear, of course.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wear the effing mask. It doesn't really mater if it works or not- It makes others feel better about it, it will not effing kill you- wear the f*****g mask! Btw- I am definitely a right wing person- but guess what? I am not an anti-social idiot. Wear the f*****g mask. It will NOT kill you. It may or may not help you- and it will help people that think it will help. Where's the harm? AND - it saves on wearing make-up ;)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Taking anti science to a new and pathetic level. Lying to reinforce a theory....

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, if a random stranger on the street who claims she's a nurse contradicts everything every medical expert is saying, all over the world, then it must be true 🤷🏼‍♀️ (not even talking about the fact that the story sounds totally fake)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Home Depot requires all customers to wear masks 😷. If you doubt COVID is real, then go volunteer at a hospital to build your immune system and open your eyes.

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Mohammad Abbas
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is... But only with bacteria and you will most likely die before your "immune system builds." That's why we made vaccines, to build your immune system without killing or disfiguring you.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that nurse a TV nurse that starts bawling the moment she hears the word Coronavirus?

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Brandon Reda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahh yes. Coz our immune systems handled diseases so well back in the 1800s when the average lifespan was 40 years old.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about the unhealthy? Believe it or not there were probably some people in Home Depot who aren't exactly healthy.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my mom is therapist and a client who is a nurse said "thank you" when my mom told her we are not going anywhere for thanksgiving.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well that "nurse" is a fucktard just like your husband

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Ericka Hokkanen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

UMM NO! I am a nurse who is immune-compromised- this is not only to save those who do believe in it it is to save those of the population like me who will DIE without you folks help. Also, this nurse probably failed her NCLEX test a few times and does not understand how viruses work.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone notice the emoji it looks slightly like a Karen 😂😁😁😬😬

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're a racist prick for calling someone a Karen. Karen [kəˈren] NOUN 1.a member of an indigenous people of eastern Burma (Myanmar) and western Thailand. 2.the language of the Karen, probably Sino-Tibetan. ADJECTIVE 1.relating to the Karen or their language.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I'm a nurse in a specialty like essential oils".... Gotta remember that part. My medical training was family medicine, which meant peds, and concentrating on infectious disease. Oh, and if you want to stay healthy, WEAR A MASK

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WTF are you babbling about a nurse in essential oils. You're not a doctor. Doctors DO NOT disrespect nurses or any other member of the TEAM

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're a racist POS, aren't you? Karen [kəˈren] NOUN 1.a member of an indigenous people of eastern Burma (Myanmar) and western Thailand. 2.the language of the Karen, probably Sino-Tibetan. ADJECTIVE 1.relating to the Karen or their language.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ok im dont blame them. The girl was probably pretending to be a nurse so she could spread her lies.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why cover their names....shame them so we can all call them dumb asses, will make use feel better... are people this stupid...wait yes trump followers are

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You'd be surprised how many 6-week certificate, bottom-washers call themselves nurses.

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Didnt Miss A Word

Didnt Miss A Word

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Schools Sure Are Conscious Of Students' Music Tastes Nowadays

Schools Sure Are Conscious Of Students' Music Tastes Nowadays

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3-Year-Old Is Wiser Than Us All

3-Year-Old Is Wiser Than Us All

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Her Bio Says She's 21

Her Bio Says She's 21

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The police turned up. My son was arrested. He said "sorry I lied mom, I turned out like Dad".

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then a pianist shows up to play happy ending music while they walk into the sunset and also the sun is clapping.

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Then Everyone Ripped Off Their Masks And Bras

Then Everyone Ripped Off Their Masks And Bras

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worry for the mental well being of surgeons across the globe.

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