22 Shocking Statistics That Change How You See the World

It's time for some real talk.
22 Shocking Statistics That Change How You See the World

Whether we read it in a history book, saw it on the news, or listen to our dumb friends, we all like to regurgitate smart-sounding facts. Well, it's time for some real talk.

With the help of master plastician AuntieMeme, we'd like to clear the air on some "well-known facts" you may have learned throughout life.

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Think men think about SEX every 7 seconds? Yeah, that's crap. In fact, experts estimate that 30% of men don't cre: think about sex during Getty the da
If someone really wants to commit suicide, there's no stopping them, right? Actually, of the 515 people prevented from committing suicide by jumping o
Think suicide rates skyrocket at Christmastime? CDC's National Center for Health Statistics reports that the suicide rate is, in fact, the lowest in D
If you get bitten by a venomous shake in the desert, prepare to meet your maker. Out of the 7,000 to NAH, you'LL 000 people who BE FINE. are bitten by
Plane crashes are rare, but surviving one is almost impossible, right? Nope. Of the collective UU 487 people involved in plane crashes in the U.S. fro
Think rats are just a minor, gross annoyance? OR THEY DESTROY UP TO CONTAMINATE 40% OF OUR FOOD. In poor and rural areas, rats eat 20 percent of the c
Hitler rose to power by brainwashing an entire population. Or not... When Hitler ran for office, he only managed to get 30% of the vote. In the runoff
22 Shocking Statistics That Change How You See the World
If you think of Muslims as living in the Midale Fast, youre mistaken. 61.9 percent don't And not all Arabs are Muslim. As much as 10 percent of the wo
Think trial jurors are ell-prepared? They aren't. One study actually tested jurors on the things they should know after hearing their instructions. Th
It seems like one of the basic rules for success is don't be a jackass. Turns out jerks make Creative more money, Getty and are more Photo: likely to
The Hindenburg crash was a horrific disaster that left nothing but scorched earth. Or was it? More than half of the people aboard survived. Of the 97
BANG! You're dead. Maybe not, As long heart as your beating is still at arrive you when you hospital, the chance 95% have a a of surviving gunshot wou
You've probably heard the statistic that for every 100 Americans, there are 90 guns, and concluded that most households are armed. 34 90 Actually, onl
What country does the most searches for gay porn? The USA? Japan? According to Google, Kenya, Pakistan, and Uganda have that distinction. Homosexualit
France takes a lot of crap for surrendering. And eating cheese. The thing is, since 387 BC, France has fought 168 major wars. They've won 109, lost 49
A11 the colonists supported the American Revolution, and couldn't wait to be free of the British... right? Wrong. Only 1/3 of them were board. on We
Men are much more aggressive than women. Unless gender is hidden. Then women are more aggressive. Scientists found that when playing a bomb-dropping g
22 Shocking Statistics That Change How You See the World
If you want to get ahead, the last thing you should be doing is hanging out in bars. (even if everpbodu knows your name) Actually, you might want to d
The Three Mile Island meltdown was a nuclear disaster of epic proportions. Or not. The radiation released was equivalent to about one-sixth of a chest

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