36 Ridiculous Lies People Believed for Far Too Long

Most lies aren’t built for longevity. When you tell a fib, you mostly hope that it’s believed for the time being and given no further thought. 

However, as many Redditors can attest, some lies live on far longer than initially intended. One Redditor believed that it cost 25 cents to change the radio station in their dad’s car, and went on believing it for over a decade before realizing that their dad told them that in order to keep them from messing with his radio. Another Redditor believed that the reason police officers spent so much time at donut shops was because they shot the holes in the donuts themselves. This lie was exposed late in life, when they were caught sneaking behind the counter at Dunkin’ Donuts because they “wanted to see the shooting.” 

There are plenty more lies to laugh at below — all of which lived far beyond their expiration dates — including a few very creative ones you’ll want to keep in your back pocket.