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.

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Antibiotics do not work on a virus. - hushabyesecret

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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

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

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