Been there, done that: The fibs we tell about our pasts

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of Britons aged between 35 and 50 have lied about their pasts, with almost one-third (30%) saying they do so to appeal to younger people.

The study, commissioned by Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, found 55% falsely claimed to have joined a youth sub-culture movement such as punk or new romantic, while 42% lied about going to Glastonbury festival or holidaying in Ibiza.

Others included telling tall tales about attending historic events - such as LiveAid - as well as taking part in anti-Government protests.

The survey asked 2,000 British parents how much they remember from their pasts - and how much was put down to exaggeration.

The results reveal many look back wearing rose-tinted spectacles, with 85% agreeing with the old adage that good stories get better with age.

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