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Ferris to Asklemmy@lemmy.mlEnglish • 2 years ago

What is something that sounds 100% true but is actually 100% false?

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What is something that sounds 100% true but is actually 100% false?

Ferris to Asklemmy@lemmy.mlEnglish • 2 years ago
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  • @Stillhart@lemm.ee
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    48•2 years ago

    “The days get shorter in the winter.”

    Actually winter begins on the shortest day of the year so the days are getting longer in the winter.

    • hrimfaxi_work
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      20•2 years ago

      Plus, I’m pretty sure that days are always about 24 hours long 🙃

      • Bunnylux
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        2•2 years ago

        Ok you silly pedant

    • @Bumblefumble@lemm.ee
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      4•2 years ago

      Depends a lot on your definition of winter. In Scandinavia, winter is defined as starting December first.

    • @cyberpunk007@lemmy.world
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      3•2 years ago

      I think what’s meant by this is daylight and it’s actually true up north.

      • @thetreesaysbark@sh.itjust.works
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        2 years ago

        Just a heads up. You might want to read the comment you’re replying to.

        They’re saying winter starts on the shortest day (daylight wise I believe they mean), meaning any days after that must be longer.

        • @cyberpunk007@lemmy.world
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          6•2 years ago

          Doh…

          • @thetreesaysbark@sh.itjust.works
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            2•2 years ago

            I meant re-read* as well. Didn’t mean to sound like an ass sorry!

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