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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 14 hours ago

What? I'm saying the Nürnberg trials should have been much larger and stricter. I'm saying don't just hope that some outside force will bring justice, because historically that just won't happen. It's just coping. It is not resistance.

The reaction to these old Nazis remaining in power lead to the founding of the RAF, who decided to actually do something about it. If necessary with violence. It's a fascinating piece of history that explains why Germany, despite the defeat, remained pretty conservative and it's justice system remained "blind on it's right eye".

If you make a historical comparison, maybe read up on it instead of getting mad at someone pointing out a misconception.