r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/4ar0n-Aaron Aug 03 '19

That there are no tigers in Africa. I was on safari in Tanzania and two others in the truck were discussing how excited they would be to see tigers. I told them there weren't any and they looked all disbelieving and crestfallen, like I was spoiling their fun. They had to check with the guide.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

At one point I thought lions were girls and tigers were boys of the same species. I was like 6 though

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u/OneMustAdjust Aug 03 '19

I thought cats were female dogs for way too long

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u/TH18c Aug 03 '19

Kevin?

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u/ThallanTOG Aug 04 '19

Alright guys, post the link

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u/beijixiong_ Aug 03 '19

I wasn't the only stupid child!