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In a world where fake news is a common occurrence, it is easy to dismiss someone’s opinion as silly and misinformed. After all, it is not that difficult to believe the misinformation that’s around us.

However, not everything that sounds completely made up actually is. There are some takes out there that might sound wild, but once you really think about it, there is no way to deny them.

If you don’t know what we’re talking about, scroll down below to see what we mean. There, you’ll find a list of the best recent posts taken from the Technically the Truth subreddit. And if that doesn’t satisfy your curiosity, check out our previous post about it.


#1

How To Defeat A Bear

How To Defeat A Bear

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While fake news might seem like a very recent phenomenon, it has been a thing for years. The term usually refers to facts that were purposefully distorted to suit someone’s opinion. This is exactly what happened with one of the most common historical misconceptions: the assumption that Napoleon was short.

The truth is that he stood at 5 feet and 7 inches, which was actually taller than an average Frenchman back in the day. The reason he looked short might have been the fact that his other troops were even taller than that. So, when standing beside his personal guards, he might have looked shorter in comparison. 

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    #2

    Always Has Been True

    Always Has Been True

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    kazuha
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Covering up yet ANOTHER hateful comment from David Patterson... He seems to be enjoying all the attention. Have a great day, everyone! ❤️

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    #3

    Looks Like It's Time To Chill

    Looks Like It's Time To Chill

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    Another thing that might have contributed to the misunderstanding is the fact that he was nicknamed Le Petit Caporal or The Little Corporal by French soldiers. However, this name was not related to his stature. They referred to him like that because they liked him and it was their way to express their fondness.

    Those two things, though, were enough for the British media who wanted to villainize him. They portrayed him like a child who’s hungry for the world, throwing tantrums all over the place when things don’t go his way. They painted him as entitled, short, and mean, while everywhere else he was feared and revered as a brilliant tactician.

    #4

    Ttt (If Your A Christian)

    Ttt (If Your A Christian)

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    #5

    Actual Life Time Supply

    Actual Life Time Supply

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    Skara Brae
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine what a person looks like after eating a dozen donuts a day for two years.

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    The image of another important historical French figure, Marie Antoinette, has also been tainted by false claims. People have attributed the quote “let them eat cake” to her while there’s no real evidence that she ever said it. However, this misattribution supposedly isn’t as malicious or intentional. Instead, it all simply seems like a bad game of telephone.

    #7

    Best Plot Synopsis Of This Movie

    Best Plot Synopsis Of This Movie

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    STress (I/me)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A true and sad story of two chicks fighting for the fancy shoes

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    #8

    How Do I Like Unsubscribe

    How Do I Like Unsubscribe

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except for the fact that some pay more than others and some earn a metric EFF TON more than others. In a subscription service everybody pays the same. A basic subscription to Comcast is about $25 a month. That is a lot more to me than a billionaire.

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    #9

    Isn't It True Tho

    Isn't It True Tho

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    kesunyian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they really think the victorians couldn't have moved the pyramids if they wanted too? this is the generation that ate the mummies for dinner.. they had no limits

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    Firstly, the original quote is not about cake—it’s about brioche. Sure, that’s sweet, enriched bread, but one has to reiterate that no one here is talking about a dessert layered with cream. 

    #10

    Wholesome Motorcycle Gang Buddies

    Wholesome Motorcycle Gang Buddies

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    #11

    This Is The Modern Jack Sparrow

    This Is The Modern Jack Sparrow

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    Mister E
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a 'why is the rum gone'-pirate

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    #12

    Does Not Surprise Me Either

    Does Not Surprise Me Either

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    C. Rut.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Why am I here? What is my purpose in life?"

    Nenya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, you can really find everything on Amazon…

    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a fantastic big upvote for all these H2G2 references :D

    Igor914624
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you find a bowl of petunias nearby?

    me McG
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Silly whale, reversal of evolution takes time.

    les
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so the people that found really did have a whale of a tail to tell

    Miki
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was there a plant in a pot next to it?

    Tom Hardeveld
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what was even more weird was the bowl of petunia's next to it

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's thought the young whale got separated from its mother as the pod was migrating further south, and it washed into the Amazon river.

    Anikulapo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like a Douglas Adams thing.

    JOHN DOE
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess no one has seen Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A couple of the younger mosquitos must have dropped it.

    Kevin the Manager
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hobbes: "You wouldn't last a minute in the jungle!" Whale: "That's why I live in the OCEAN, you dolt!"

    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check for piranha bites.

    Chris Landrum
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably, too heavy for the UFO that took it

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    Another thing is that variations of the quote have been around for years. It was first put in writing the way it is quoted now by Jean-Jacques Rousseau where he attributed it to “a great princess.” Marie Antoinette at the time was 9 years old, so the chances that he was talking about her are minimal.

    #13

    Her Brain Failed Her

    Her Brain Failed Her

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    #14

    How Did You Get Into Star Wars?

    How Did You Get Into Star Wars?

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    me McG
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and here all this time I thought he was forced.

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    #15

    Same Experience Here Bro

    Same Experience Here Bro

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No reaction? What was that screaming about then? 😂

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    People think that the quote was purposefully attributed to Marie Antoinette by French revolutionaries that were giving their all to villainize the monarchy. After all, Rousseau’s writing inspired many of them. However, there’s no real evidence out there that they did it either—no trace of the fictitious Antoinette quote in revolutionaries’ papers or pamphlets. 

    #16

    Well He's Kinda Right

    Well He's Kinda Right

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    #17

    Wait A Min-

    Wait A Min-

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    Squishy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a moon isn't actually a planet, and it's the moon to our planet, does that still make us aliens to the moon? Or are we technically native to the moon considering it "belongs" to earth? Lol

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    #18

    Worst Thing About Cigarettes

    Worst Thing About Cigarettes

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    revaoli
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    2 years ago

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    Interestingly enough, the first time the quote was attributed to Marie Antoinette in writing was… to deny that she said it! And that was done 50 years after the revolution rippled through the country. So, it appears to be that this misunderstanding is just a rumor that’s traveled to us all the way from the 18th century. 

    #19

    That’s A Great Opportunity

    That’s A Great Opportunity

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    Susie Elle
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My man have you seen the nature in Oregon and the bordering states? I'd accept in a heartbeat.

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    #20

    Learning To Write My Resume

    Learning To Write My Resume

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    #21

    I Have Committed No Crimes!

    I Have Committed No Crimes!

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    All in all, don’t believe everything that you read. Or hear, for that matter. Think about it and double-check it if you can. And if it still rings true after that, then maybe you can tweet about it.

    #22

    Success Is Available Even To Pinocchio

    Success Is Available Even To Pinocchio

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    Leigh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here's a paradox for you. Pinocchio says my nose is growing. Will this make his nose grow? Is he lying or telling the truth?

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    #23

    Therefore Not A Sin

    Therefore Not A Sin

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    #24

    I See No Lies Here, Just Facts

    I See No Lies Here, Just Facts

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    Lex <3 (they/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure why David got so many downvotes (on this specific comment) since, unless I'm reading his comment wrong, he was trying to make a joke? It wasn't necessarily offensive or anything imo?

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    #25

    I Actually Didn't Notice At First

    I Actually Didn't Notice At First

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    BagelBoi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Hello, you’ve reached the Department of Redundancy Department.”

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    #26

    Woah Dude

    Woah Dude

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    #27

    This Is Mildly Smart

    This Is Mildly Smart

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    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But what if my messing around is actually exactly what it sounds like, which happens to be messing around

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    #28

    Nobody Knows Such A Person

    Nobody Knows Such A Person

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    marianne eliza
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Appreciating" "and "attracted to" are two very different things.

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    #29

    Well, Liquid Form Of Bread

    Well, Liquid Form Of Bread

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    Marcellus II
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm surprised this is here as a surprise. "Liquid bread" is an old expression.

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    #30

    Well, She Did Ask For Pictures

    Well, She Did Ask For Pictures

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    #31

    Come To This Great Party I Have In Mind

    Come To This Great Party I Have In Mind

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    Marcellus II
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At the rate I'm going, I'll have to live forever to fill the first row.

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    #32

    Good Thing It Wasn’t 3

    Good Thing It Wasn’t 3

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    #33

    I Had To 3D Print This Just In Case!!

    I Had To 3D Print This Just In Case!!

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    Mustafa Kiziroğlu
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good example of how people use privately owned 3D printers.

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    #34

    Yes They Aren't Dating Anymore

    Yes They Aren't Dating Anymore

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    lily jones
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The amount of times I've seen this tweet on BP is insane

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    #35

    Makes You Think About It

    Makes You Think About It

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    #36

    At Least It's Not Made Out Of Sand

    At Least It's Not Made Out Of Sand

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    #37

    It's True Love

    It's True Love

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    kazuha
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that you put it that way, it sounds kind of romantic 🥰

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    #38

    Not A Sci-Fi

    Not A Sci-Fi

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    #39

    That's What The Gps Said

    That's What The Gps Said

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    deejak
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why i add "ish" to my times. ..... "Be there at 4:23-ish"

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    #40

    Honestly, A Hero

    Honestly, A Hero

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    Mahayana
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well if it wasn’t for my crippling anxiety, my therapist wouldn’t have a job either!

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    #41

    It's Meat With Electricity

    It's Meat With Electricity

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    #42

    It Took Me 4 Hours To Figure It Out

    It Took Me 4 Hours To Figure It Out

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    #43

    That Person Is Right

    That Person Is Right

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big deal! I have never starred in a show rated under 99% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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    #44

    Better Check The Meter

    Better Check The Meter

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    #45

    Can Confirm

    Can Confirm

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    #46

    He'll Be The Most Awaited Teenager In The History

    He'll Be The Most Awaited Teenager In The History

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    Nicky
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    George Burns said, "I want to live to be 100 because hardly anyone dies when he's over 100."

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    #47

    The Office Is Smart

    The Office Is Smart

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    #48

    Ketchup

    Ketchup

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    STress (I/me)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, since the tomatoes are fruit, it makes ketchup a smoothie.

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    #49

    Crunchy Water

    Crunchy Water

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    lily jones
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone else love love love water chestnuts... they crunch in the best way

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    #50

    Where Can I Find Them?

    Where Can I Find Them?

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    CaptainDinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just me whistling, casually loading dead batteries into a sock...

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    #51

    Who Among You Can Admit Mistakes Too?

    Who Among You Can Admit Mistakes Too?

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    #52

    You Asked And It Delivered

    You Asked And It Delivered

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    Chocolate llama
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, chatgpt is not alive but grows its database and is probably run on servers that use air and water for cooling purposes. So it might even be the answer to the riddle...

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    #53

    Oh No The Authorities Are Coming

    Oh No The Authorities Are Coming

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    Realistic Optimist
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always respect someone who is willing to mock billionaires directly. There's a certain risk to it when the target of mockery can buy a state.

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    #54

    Well, You Did Use Phone

    Well, You Did Use Phone

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    #55

    What The Guy Actually Has Is A Pet Coyote

    What The Guy Actually Has Is A Pet Coyote

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