At any time in our lives, we might find out something that changes everything we thought we knew. These surprises can be shocking and change our lives, but they often teach us important lessons and make us stronger. The stories you’re about to read are true and will leave a lasting impression.

All my life, my parents told me I was very allergic to eggs. We never had them in the house. One day, when I was 21, I accidentally ate a salad with mayo dressing and panicked. I rushed to the hospital, thinking I might die. After some tests, I learned something surprising. The doctor, shocked, told me I was not allergic to eggs and he was 100% sure.

I later asked my parents about this, and they told me they both “simply hated the taste of eggs,” so they lied to avoid having eggs around. This is the strangest thing that ever happened to me. I still can’t understand why they lied, especially since my parents are logical people, and this seems like a weird thing for them to do.