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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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The trailer alone made the whole world afraid of driving behind a log truck.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Never watched final destination, but I always give some distance for those lorry because i see what an exploding tire can do to you. Those thing is usually filled up to 100psi/120psi, not gonna be good if those hit you or your car. Not to mention the chance of a runaway tire is never 0, or they switching into your lane without noticing you're there.

It's also the scariest thing to drive pass you if you're cycling.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago

Mythbusters covered tires from trucks - tire treads at highway speeds can go right through a windshield (and have killed people this way).

I spend as little time behind/beside thm as possible.