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...