diff --git a/anki/deck.py b/anki/deck.py
index 1d892fbcd..9b5ac249b 100644
--- a/anki/deck.py
+++ b/anki/deck.py
@@ -1237,8 +1237,6 @@ where facts.id not in (select distinct factId from cards)""")
         # delete unused
         self.s.statement("delete from tags where id in %s and priority = 2" %
                          ids2str(unused))
-        # remove any dangling facts
-        self.deleteDanglingFacts()
         self.rebuildCounts()
         self.refresh()
         self.flushMod()