20 people share 'basic' facts about life that a shocking number of people don't know.

Sharing the world with fellow human beings can often be a serious test of your faith in humanity, patience, and willpower...

Simply trying to get off a plane without snapping at someone for taking too long to remove their overhead luggage is an olympic-level endurance exam. So, when a Reddit user asked, 'What’s some basic knowledge that a scary amount of people don’t know?' people were ready to share the debatably common sense life hacks and tips that a shocking number of people don't know.

1.

Antibiotics do not work on a virus. - hushabyesecret

2.

That you should wait for people to get off the elevator when it arrives at your floor, instead of cramming yourself in when the doors open, blocking their departure. - DVWhat

3.

It’s not “loose” weight, it’s “lose” weight. Drives me nuts. - saqqara13

4.

Being a feminist doesn’t mean you hate men - Murph523

5.

That epipens and narcan do not stop reactions/overdoses. They slow them down so getting a person to proper care is still a necessity - HUE_nicorn

6.

Every one speaks with an accent. Americans I’m looking at you… “I don’t have an accent!” Yeah ya do. (Sorry for the generalization to those Americans this doesn’t apply to!) - The_Cat_whiskerer

7.

The Earth is not flat. - annoymous_911

8.

The average person is chronically dehydrated. Drink more water. Stay hydrated. This is a threat - GenPhallus

9.

That social media isn’t real life. - sunnydaze4e

10.

Ponies are small horses, not baby horses. - TheMightyGoatMan

11.

How to check if a source is credible. Misinformation is straight up killing people - Foodexpa

12.

There’s a long handle on the side behind your steering wheel that when you flick it up or down it turns an orange flashing light on that tells other drivers around you which way you’re going to be turning. - Nefiros1

13.

Women don't pee through their vagina - Yetiman82

14.

A guest requested their chicken to be cooked medium rare this week. I don't understand why I have to stress that chicken only leaves the kitchen when it's completely cooked - Gorr-of-Oneiri-

15.

That pretty much every machine requires maintenance. Think dishwashers, washing machines, cars, mowers, etc. They aren't magic boxes. And they will last longer if you know how to maintain them. My mother in law is in her 80s and until recently didn't know that the dishwasher needs its filters cleaning every so often. - WhatAGoodDoggy

16.

How to spell 'lose.' - jj77985

17.

It’s “I couldn’t care less” not “I could care less.' - EditLyfe

18.

That your opinion isn't protected from criticism just because you have freedom of speech. Arguments from faith hold zero credibility. - sorrybouthat00

19.

Just because it's natural doesn't mean it is automatically healthy. Just because it is artificial or synthetic doesn't mean it is automatically bad for you. - halosos

20.

Not to pour water into hot oil - jluub