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23 revealing photos that divulge the truth behind perfect social network snaps

We've all got 'perfect profile' friends, whether it's their idyllic holidays, sporting prowess, cute animals, amazing food, gravity-defying cleavage or washboard stomach...

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However, it's hard to believe that their beautiful lives aren't also tainted by bad hair days, barfing babies and a dog that won't stop peeing on the sofa.

So what's their secret? Firstly, we found that search engines pull up over 46 million (!!) sites that tell you how to take the perfect Instagram shot, so we decided to go one step further and get proof of how it's done.

Here are 24 photos that divulge the secret behind the smile!

1. You thought goat yoga was hard? Trust us, surfing yoga tops the list!

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© Megan Elizabeth?/twitter

2. It's amazing what a bit of cropping can do...

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© Katie Siewert?/twitter

3. Lazing on a beach. Even if there are only a few grains of sand!

4. "I bought a new BMW!", said the footless, legless and keyless purchaser.

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5. Love Is... Checking your number of 'Likes'

6. An attempt to make their friends and family jealous?

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© Toni?/twitter

7. In her defense, chocolate does contain some essential nutrients

8. I'm on vacation in Paris, plus I have a room with a view!

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© ry/twitter

9. We never knew freeway rest areas could be so 'rural'.

10. How to instantly get a washboard stomach

11. Push up bras, a closet essential!

12. When Mother Nature refuses to co-operate

13. The perfect shot sometimes requires a lot of patience...

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© Hernandez Dreamphography/facebook

14. How to get a butt lift without a needle in sight

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© imgur

15. The advantages of a quick shutter speed

Illustration de l'article : 23 revealing photos that divulge the truth behind perfect social network snaps

© jackym_xo/instagram

16. Enough to feed an army?

17. The reason why friends are so important

Illustration de l'article : 23 revealing photos that divulge the truth behind perfect social network snaps

© soynormalvale/twitter

18. Mmm, we love summertime walks through lavender fields

19. When a staycation becomes a luxury vacation

20. When your bae lends you their luxury car...

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© Gracie?/twitter

21. "Enjoying a laze on my penthouse terrace!", said the hotel cleaner

Illustration de l'article : 23 revealing photos that divulge the truth behind perfect social network snaps

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22. Trust us when we say timing is everything!

23. We just hope they didn't let go...