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Article created by: Irmante Sungailaite

Does eating an apple a day really keep the doctor away? What about lightning striking in the same place more than twice if it is made out of certain material? These questions arise when someone throws you one of the good old sayings to make a certain point or just to show some general domestic wisdom. But do they actually make sense?

Reddit users on their popular group r/AskReddit with over 32.7m members decided to actually debunk all of the sayings that we have been hearing so often. One of the community members, u/OptionsTrader14, dropped the question ‘What popular sayings are actually bulls***?’ Bored Panda selected the best answers so you can vote for your favorites.

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#1

Rocks and branches scattered on forest floor, illustrating popular sayings getting roasted for being false online. Sticks and stones can break my bones but words will never hurt me. Wounds heal, but words can crush a spirit. They hurt far worse.

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    Shoppers waiting in a grocery store express lane, illustrating popular sayings getting roasted online for being false. The customer is always right.

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    #3

    Golden retriever lying on carpet next to a red patterned couch, illustrating popular sayings getting roasted online. "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." As long as you are alive, you are capable of learning.

    Hacrimonious , Flickr Report

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    #4

    Neon sign glowing in red with the word irony, symbolizing popular sayings getting roasted online as false. “Love is never having to say you’re sorry.” I think from the movie, Love Story. Stupid and ridiculous.

    lifeparttwo , Flickr Report

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    #5

    Octagonal wooden wall clock with Roman numerals, illustrating popular sayings getting roasted online for being false. Time heals all wounds. No. Not all. At least not in 1 lifetime. For some wounds, they never heal, just only dulled.

    upsize_popiah , Flickr Report

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    #6

    Close-up of married couple's hands wearing wedding rings over a bouquet, illustrating popular sayings getting roasted online. Happy wife happy life. Both people need to be happy in a relationship. Happy spouse happy house.

    Mythradites , Flickr Report

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    #7

    Lightning striking near a suburban street at dusk with trees and streetlights, illustrating popular sayings debunked online. 'The lightning never strikes twice in the same spot' Yes, it does. Especially if that spot is a high metal structure, it will be struck twice, even more than just two times.

    ATF0 , Flickr Report

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    #8

    Ancient Roman Colosseum under a blue sky, illustrating 29 popular sayings being roasted online for being false. "Rome wasn't built in a day." People often forget the whole quote, or just don't know it as I never hear it: "Rome wasn't built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour"

    Puddingmonster , Flickr Report

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    #9

    Stacks of red, white, blue, and black poker chips on a green table, illustrating popular sayings getting roasted online. “Cheaters never win”. They often do. Doesn’t mean cheating should be encouraged though.

    NonPinkPinkPanther , Flickr Report

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    #10

    Close-up of a white surface with a hand-drawn heart, symbolizing popular sayings being roasted online for being false. "Follow your hEaRt 💕" ..... uh yeah, my heart's kinda suuuuper dumb sometimes

    top_of_the_stair , Flickr Report

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    #11

    Close-up profile of a black and white cat with green eyes, illustrating popular sayings being roasted online for being false. "Curiosity killed the cat" its not even the full saying, it ends with "satisfaction brought him back" but people still go with the first line only

    Blue_Baron6451 , Flickr Report

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    #12

    Transparent model of a human brain with highlighted areas, illustrating concepts related to popular sayings being false. People only use 10% of their brains.

    Crapital_Prunishment , Flickr Report

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    #13

    Group of people raising hands in a discussion, illustrating popular sayings debated and roasted online for being false. "Flattery will get you nowhere!" The opposite is more true in my experience.

    -eDgAR- , Flickr Report

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    #14

    Close-up of black leather boots worn by a person standing on a cobblestone street, highlighting popular sayings roasted online. "Pull yourself up by your bootstraps" it's literally impossible and that's the point lol

    Faegirl22 , Flickr Report

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    #15

    Large crowd of people gathering outdoors near an entrance during daytime, illustrating popular sayings getting roasted online. The past year it has been "We're in this together."

    Tough_Steak , Flickr Report

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    #16

    Plate with pancakes topped with butter, fried eggs seasoned with pepper, and two sausages, illustrating popular sayings getting roasted. “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” This quote was originally a promotional slogan.

    Zyndrl , Flickr Report

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    #17

    A raised hand in a classroom setting symbolizing popular sayings being questioned or roasted online for being false. “There are no dumb questions”

    bozaz Report

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    #18

    Wanted sign for call center executives with salary details posted on a red brick wall, related to popular sayings concept. Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life. Well, I do what I love and I'm an unemployed alcoholic. Somehow, I don't think whoever said that first had this in mind...

    crackhousebob , Flickr Report

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    #19

    Red spray-painted word ok on dry ground with rocks and fallen leaves, symbolizing popular sayings getting roasted online. “Everything will be okay” bruh no, just no. It’s not gonna be okay, nor does everything always turn out okay in the end.

    AwesomeRailfanning , Flickr Report

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    #20

    Slot machines glowing in a casino, illustrating odds and luck related to popular sayings getting roasted online. Good things happen to those who wait

    pupo4 , Flickr Report

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    #21

    Person sitting alone on a metal bench in a park, reflecting on popular sayings being roasted online for being false. There's someone for everyone.

    DeathSpiral321 , Flickr Report

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    #22

    Folding knife with wooden handle resting on woven textured surface, illustrating popular sayings getting roasted. Crime doesn't pay.

    Louie-H-K , Flickr Report

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    #23

    Knitting project with multicolored yarn and wooden needles illustrating popular sayings getting roasted online. Turn your hobby into a career.

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    #24

    Thick dictionary opened on a table, symbolizing the debunking of popular sayings getting roasted online for being false. I before E except after C

    your-playboy , Flickr Report

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    #25

    Multiple large question marks painted on a rough asphalt surface, illustrating confusion about popular sayings. It is what it is.. No it isnt.. YOU MADE THAT WAY TOM!

    SupaMonroeGuy , Flickr Report

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    #26

    Young man in glasses sitting at wooden table, deep in thought, illustrating popular sayings getting roasted online. “You never know”. Sometimes you do.

    MilesBennettDyson101 , Flickr Report

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    #27

    Close-up of a human eye with eyebrow piercing, illustrating popular sayings getting roasted by people online. If you keep doing that son, you will go blind.

    GGDevious , Flickr Report

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    #28

    Close-up texture of weathered tree bark illustrating natural patterns and details for popular sayings online discussion. That'll buff right out.

    SLObro152 , Flickr Report

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    #29

    Ceramic box with live laugh love inscription and floral design on a reflective dark surface, highlighting popular sayings concept. Live laugh love

    eureka_kun , Flickr Report

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