Wait, They Really Got Caught Lying? Check Out These 47 Epic Fails!

Turns out most people don’t lie a ton, just a couple of fibs here and there, according to a study from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. But some folks? They go wild with it on certain days.

Imagine lying 17 times a day. Yep, crazy.

What’s wild is that even pros at lying have 'off days' where they barely fib. It’s like everyone swings back and forth on honesty, depending on the mood.

Why do people lie? Mostly to avoid awkwardness, make jokes, protect themselves, look better, or sometimes, just no good reason at all.

Laughter and dodgeball of truth - people lie for all sorts of fun (and not-so-fun) reasons.

Close friends get fibbed at more than anyone else - about half the time. Family comes next, then coworkers, and yes, even strangers get caught in the mix.

Most lies are tiny 'white lies' you do to keep peace, but some are way bigger and messier.

Funny thing? We mostly focus on big lies and forget that small ones can sneak under the radar but still mess stuff up.

One expert says honesty is less about character and more about the chances we get to be truthful. We usually don’t take the easy shady escape, which is kinda cool.

So yeah, honesty’s a mood and a moment. If we set up the stage right, people stay honest more often. And bonus - most of us want to do the right thing, even when lying could be easier.

Go figure!