21 of The Biggest Lies That People Need To Stop Believing

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Most people know the feeling of being caught in a lie. But what about catching society in a lie?

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These are some of the biggest lies woven so tightly into American culture that it can be hard to see through them.

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1: Wasted Votes Many Americans view voting for third parties as a “wasted vote"

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2: Email Woes “I never saw your email,” and proceeding to blame the situation on spam folders is something that many people lie about

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3. Everyone is "Fine" When asked how you’re doing, most people respond along the lines of “I’m fine.” But such a line is a lie people believe, despite many of us answering the same when we’re anything but fine.

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4: College Degree as a Lottery Ticket The concept of needing a college degree to land a good job is a full-out lie, says one commenter

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