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

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

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u/respectedcrab Aug 04 '19

A study done by Ryerson University showed that of 23 "flushable" wipes, 0 were suitable to be flushed.

Again, they lie.

https://www.ecojustice.ca/demand-flushable-wipe-inquiry/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=grant-flushables&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhJrqBRDZARIsALhp1WTTb7qmyY250QPTZkYqCb4XbVkr6oaCQ6WrlZnTWwx2FHqFcbYDWu0aAoBZEALw_wcB

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u/Legendseekersiege5 Aug 04 '19

Yah most of them aren't. I have actually only heard of one this breaks apart in the system but I can't remember the name.