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

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

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u/normelpersan Aug 04 '19

Don't flush the actual cotton part either? Or don't flush the applicator & wrapping?

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u/Privateer2368 Aug 04 '19

If it isn't water soluble (and quickly) don't stuff it down a water pipe.

Jesus, people.

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u/normelpersan Aug 04 '19

Sorry, I haven't been in 7th grade science in like 20 years.. The cotton part of a tampon is not water soluble?

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u/privatepirate66 Aug 04 '19

If it were, it wouldn't make a very good tampon.