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What did you get told as a child that you realised was a lie as you got older? (lemmy.world)

submitted 6 months ago by CalciumDeficiency@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Today@lemmy.world 23 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Nothing good happens after midnight.

[–] 200ok@lemmy.world 15 points 6 months ago (1 children)

That becomes true again once you turn 40

[–] Today@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago

If you have kids, you'll get a second wind when they're gone. Our adult son was staying with us for a while. We came in about 3:00 a.m. and scared the shit out of him because he thought we were upstairs asleep.

[–] smackjack@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Followed by "You were conceived at 12:01"

[–] Today@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

All the best stuff happens after midnight!