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What was a fact taught to you in school that has been proven false during your lifetime? (self.asklemmy)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Were you guys eating coffee grounds in your 5th grade science class? Your next teacher either hated it because you guys were bouncing off the walls or loved it because you were all wide awake and paying attention.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

We were each given like a quarter teaspoon of grounds and a toothpick.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

A tiny amount on like a q-tip. Not enough to effect anything except flavor