As this online thread proves, even the brightest of us aren't immune to saying "incredibly, mind numbingly stupid" things.

As this online thread proves, even the brightest of us aren't immune to saying "incredibly, mind numbingly stupid" things.

From the soot-rimmed eyes of the ancient Egyptians to the lead paint worn by the Elizabethans, people have long been experimenting with cosmetics.

From the soot-rimmed eyes of the ancient Egyptians to the lead paint worn by the Elizabethans, people have long been experimenting with cosmetics.

We've all heard of income and property taxes, but have you heard of the "stupid tax"? This list of photos will remind you to always check price tags closely, so you don't become prey to this insidious tax!

We've all heard of income and property taxes, but have you heard of the "stupid tax"? This list of photos will remind you to always check price tags closely, so you...

Messing up is a normal part of life! But some mistakes turn out to be so painfully expensive, people just had to share pictures online.

Messing up is a normal part of life! But some mistakes turn out to be so painfully expensive, people just had to share pictures online.

We all know 2+2=4, but sadly, some of us don't know much more. Here's a list that might remind you to brush up on your math skills, so you don't end up being mocked in this online group...

We all know 2+2=4, but sadly, some of us don't know much more. Here's a list that might remind you to brush up on your math skills, so you don't end...

Anton Chekhov wrote that love, friendship and respect do not unite people as much as a common hatred for something.

Anton Chekhov wrote that love, friendship and respect do not unite people as much as a common hatred for something.

Some houses are weirder than others. And others go above and beyond what we perceive as weird.

Some houses are weirder than others. And others go above and beyond what we perceive as weird.

Edit It's 2022 but there are still plenty of people who struggle with computers. Not to mention all the complicated networks that connect them.

Edit It's 2022 but there are still plenty of people who struggle with computers. Not to mention all the complicated networks that connect them.

These people had one straightforward job to do in this universe. And against all odds, they seem to have failed miserably.

These people had one straightforward job to do in this universe. And against all odds, they seem to have failed miserably.

This online community is all about "Safety First!" even when it's not.

This online community is all about "Safety First!" even when it's not.

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again… though in some cases it’s best to stop.

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again… though in some cases it’s best to stop.

Although we can't really tell whether the authors of these misused quotes used them deliberately or it happened by accident, we cannot deny how funny it is.

Although we can't really tell whether the authors of these misused quotes used them deliberately or it happened by accident, we cannot deny how funny it is.

"If I'm going down, I'm taking you all with me" — famous last words. Not everyone really went down together, just dragged them down after causing trouble, but still, entertaining stuff!

"If I'm going down, I'm taking you all with me" — famous last words. Not everyone really went down together, just dragged them down after causing trouble, but still, entertaining stuff!

Remember: stay safe; don’t be lazy, don’t be stubborn, and put on some darn sunscreen!

Remember: stay safe; don’t be lazy, don’t be stubborn, and put on some darn sunscreen!

Some people take a chill approach to work. So chill that it borders on the verge of becoming jobless any minute. And in case they mess up bad, they end up on this corner of Reddit known as “Bye Bye Job.”

Some people take a chill approach to work. So chill that it borders on the verge of becoming jobless any minute. And in case they mess up bad, they end up...

Those who say nothing is infinite clearly haven't considered human ignorance.

Those who say nothing is infinite clearly haven't considered human ignorance.

Your wedding is supposed to be the perfect day. But there's always a chance that something can cloud it. And I'm not talking about just condensed water in the sky.

Your wedding is supposed to be the perfect day. But there's always a chance that something can cloud it. And I'm not talking about just condensed water in the sky.

A list of some of the worst tattoos the internet has ever seen that might make you reconsider your next piece of ink!

A list of some of the worst tattoos the internet has ever seen that might make you reconsider your next piece of ink!

These drivers will make you question how they ever got a license in the first place!

These drivers will make you question how they ever got a license in the first place!

Let’s get real, naming your kid something super unique and weird will likely make their life hell in the playground. Perhaps it’s best to steer clear of X Æ A-Xii?

Let’s get real, naming your kid something super unique and weird will likely make their life hell in the playground. Perhaps it’s best to steer clear of X Æ A-Xii?