If ever you’re feeling down about yourself, just take a look at these 21 facts people only just learned at a late age… However, if you find that any of these apply to you, you may want to find the nearest paper bag and place it over your head for the next few months! For shame.
1. “When I was little I thought the weatherman actually controlled the weather so I’d write in asking for a snow day.”
–Â ARealBroski
2. “Until last year, I thought that the numbers on a toaster dial were for ‘degree of toastiness’ when they’re actually ‘minutes'”
3. “When I was younger I thought a serial killer was someone that would come in other people’s houses and steal their cereal!”
–Â ill_zene
4. “I’ve only just learnt what ‘pay per view’ is. I thought it was paper view like newspapers and magazines.”
–Â BonnieRich11
5. “When I was a kid I thought Ends Meat was a recipe that my mom was always talking about trying to make but couldn’t figure out.”
6. “I only just realized that the phrase ‘if looks could kill’ meant facial expression. IÂ thought if it was if people were really ugly.”
–Â sophia_mcg28
7. “I always thought it was pronounced “light-saver” as a kid”.
8. “Up until I was 12, I thought that when you put your phone on airplane/flight mode,it would fly if you threw it hard enough.”
9. “I thought the term “prima donna” was “pre-Madonna.” I always wondered what happened before her that would demand a new term.”
10. “When I was a kid I thought you had to pray to get pregnant, that is why I never prayed as a kid.”
11. “Why have I only just learnt dinosaurs were real?! I thought they was made up like dragons!”
–Â emmaday96
12. “That the little piggy who went to market wasn’t going shopping for groceries. Last year it hit me. I’m 28.”
13. “I only just learned yesterday that Lindsay Lohan played both roles in “The Parent Trap.” I thought she had a real twin omg.”
14. “When I was little I used to always circle Ash Wednesday on the calendar because I thought it was about me.”
15. “Only just deciphered the phrase “the end is nigh.” All these years I’ve thought it was an Irish person saying “the end is now.””
–Â rhysjamesy
16. “I’ve only just learnt that there is a high five emoji, I thought it was someone praying!”
17. “It’s called “metal” music because it’s harder than rock.”
18. “Only just learned that when British people say “fish slice” they mean “spatula”. I thought their kitchens had a lot more fish going on in.”
–Â sqronce
19. “Until I was like 11 I thought that the American National anthem was called ‘Star Spangled Banana'”
20. “I’ve only just learned to pronounce wifi why fye, and not wee fee like I first thought.”
–Â sarah_oc1709
21. “Only just learned that the phrase “horses for courses” meant for race-courses. I always thought it was for some weird dinner party.”
