Common Sense That Isn't So Common

In this conversation, the hosts delve into the concept of common sense, discussing its subjective nature and how it varies across different regions and cultures. They explore various everyday misconceptions, surprising facts, and social norms, particularly in driving and daily interactions. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding common sense in practical matters and how it can differ from person to person. The hosts also reflect on their own experiences and knowledge, leading to a light-hearted yet informative dialogue about what constitutes common sense in various contexts.

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COMMON-SENSE THAT ISN’T SO COMMON:
A BuzzFeed discussion recently asked people to share the common-sense things they thought most people knew, but it turned out they did not. Here are the best responses…
☞ “The days of the year shift one day ahead each year. So, Oct. 1 this year is on a Tuesday, which means in 2025 it will be a Wednesday, and in 2026, it will be a Thursday. In leap years, the shift is 2 days.”
☞ “On plastic wrap and aluminum foil boxes, there are punch tabs on the sides that hold the roll in place.”
☞ “It’s almost always against the law not to have a house number. It is imperative for 911/EMT/police and fire departments.”
☞ “Antibiotics don’t work on viruses.”
☞ “I’m amazed when people don’t know that even-numbered highways run east–west, and odd-numbered highways run north–south (in the US)”.
☞ “The left lane on the (highway) is for *fast* drivers and passing. The right lane is for the *slow* drivers.”
☞ “When walking — down an aisle or on a sidewalk — always stay to your right. This will allow people to pass easily and avoid that awkward sidestep thing or being in the middle blocking everyone.” (Same thing on escalators, people!)
☞ “I had no idea that if you swipe on a locked iPhone screen, the camera pops up.”
☞ “Christmas is in the summertime in the Southern Hemisphere. Seems logical and something everyone knows, but some dupes think it’s snowing in South America in December.”
☞ “‘Loosen’ and ‘unloosen’ mean exactly the same thing. Look it up in any dictionary.