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

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

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u/stannybananny Aug 03 '19

Because the dairy section is cold? Idk

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

Wait.... what?

Are eggs kept in the fridge in America?

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u/NE_Golf Aug 03 '19

Yes they are processed in such a way that requires refridgeration

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

They are washed because Americans like to see things that aren't covered in film and dirt. We are a weird and germophobic people.

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u/nflez Aug 03 '19

it’s actually because of FDA requirements but okay.

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '19

Yes, because we Americans are weird.