Tell Us Now: 16 Obvious Things Learned Too Late In Life

Somethings we're taught from toddlerhood: don't talk to strangers, make sure to eat right, do well in school, make sure your doo hits the toilet. But life isn't always simple. Sometimes, way late in life, we learn things that we felt like we shouldn't known all along (or at least have been taught in school). Things that make us cartoonishly throw down our hats, stomp on them while dust flies all around it, and say “dang it dang it dang it.” And sure, maybe that emotion makes you feel silly, but better late than never, right? Life is far too short to not be constantly learning new things. 

We asked Cracked readers on Facebook, "What’s something seemingly obvious that took you too long in life to realize?" And, unfortunately, we learned a few things along the way (and lost a few hats). Here are 16 obvious things you hopefully already know by now…