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    14 Lessons We Learned From Watching Telenovelas

    Because parents weren't the only ones teaching us about life.

    1. Dress code violations at school were not a thing.

    2. Ugly ducklings turn cute.

    Slay Betty.

    3. Yet no matter how you look, bae will still come around.

    4. Double check that you don't have an evil twin.

    5. When in trouble, always yell "¡AUXILIO!"

    6. How to deal with a hater 101.

    7. This is the appropriate way to ask for answers.

    8. Fire can solve anything.

    No recycle bin? It's ok, let me burn that up real quick.

    9. Always recite evil plans in your head.

    10. BEWARE of stairwells!

    11. Seriously, they're dangerous.

    12. Just be careful, ok!

    13. Just because you're born broke doesn't mean someone didn't leave you a secret fortune.

    14. If you make friends with an old rich person, you too can end up rich.

    15. And when they come at you,

    show them you're not gonna take it.

    16. And most importantly, never offend your elders!

    And I mean NEVER.