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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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[–] lonefighter@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

But after experiencing 15 or 5 for a few weeks 35 feels almost like spring. A few weeks ago I was half frozen at 35 with 2 jackets on, yesterday it was in the mid-30s and I took off my one jacket and was just in short sleeves because I was starting to get sweaty.

[–] NABDad@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Your body adjusts to temperature changes.

When you experience the first cold day, your body panics and acts like you're going to freeze to death. After a few days pass and you don't freeze to death, your body realizes it overreacted and adjusts accordingly.

It's just a Nervous Nellie.

https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/why-does-the-first-chill-of-the-season-feel-so-cold/1034520

[–] StickyDango@lemmy.world 2 points 15 hours ago

Yup. All winter, we have been whinging about single and teen digits and wanting summer to come around. Then we get blasted with 44C. We weren't careful what we wished for... But on the positive side, the rest of the summer will be a breeze. 😎

[–] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Absolutely true.