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Mistakes We All Make: A Look at Common Misunderstandings

USAFriday, October 24, 2025
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Let's dive into some mind-blowing mix-ups that left people scratching their heads. These aren't just minor slip-ups; they're full-blown blunders that make you wonder how they happened.

The US and Healthcare

Someone thought the US is the only developed country without healthcare. They listed Nigeria and Bangladesh as examples, but those countries are actually developing and do have healthcare systems. Talk about a mix-up!

Canada and the United States

Then there's the person who believed Canada is part of the United States. Newsflash: Canada is its own country, right next to the US in North America.

The Bible and Religion

Ever heard someone say the Bible isn't a religious text? That's like saying the sun isn't bright. It's a sacred book for billions of people.

And speaking of religion, someone thought Catholicism isn't a branch of Christianity. Um, it's one of the biggest branches!

Mario and the American Revolution

And let's not forget the person who thought Mario, the famous video game character, is from China or Japan. He's Italian, folks.

And another person seemed to forget about the American Revolution. Spoiler alert: it happened.

Dolphins and Thermodynamics

Then there's the person who thought dolphins aren't mammals. They are, and it's basic science.

Someone else thought thermodynamics isn't a branch of physics. It totally is, and it's a big deal in science.

The '90s and the Bible

But it's not all about facts and figures. Someone thought the '90s were a time when race-related issues didn't exist. That's like saying the grass isn't green.

And another person thought Jesus wrote the Bible. Newsflash: the Bible was written by many people over centuries.

Eggs and Mount Everest

And let's not forget the person who thought eggs are dairy. They're not. Eggs come from birds, and dairy comes from mammals. Big difference!

Then there's the person who thought Mount Everest is in South Dakota. It's not. It's in the Himalayas, between Nepal and Tibet.

Flags and Tesla

Someone thought the Norwegian flag is the Swedish flag. They're different countries with different flags.

And finally, someone thought Tesla was founded by Nikola Tesla himself. It wasn't. The company is named after him, but it was founded by other people.

These are just a few examples of people getting things really, really wrong. It's not about being dumb; it's about not knowing the facts. And that's okay, as long as we're willing to learn and correct our mistakes.

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