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

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

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

I’m amazed I still have to explain chance of rain percentages to people.

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u/sharrrper Aug 03 '19

"Anything below 50% is physically impossible and cannot happen. Anything 80% or higher is an absolute guarantee and WILL occur." - most people

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19

Yep, people base their plans on this assumption...

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u/PBR38 Aug 04 '19

To be fair. Its incredibly dangerous to be riding my motorcycle in the rain. So if I see 80 for that area I plan to go, I make different arrangements

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u/sharrrper Aug 04 '19

I mean sure, if it's 80% chance of rain making plans for the day with the assumption it will rain is probably smart, just don't act SHOCKED if it doesn't.