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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:
- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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Grandma married at 16, they eloped and Gpa was 19. First Kid at 17. Gdaughter at 36( Gma had her last kid at 35), GGdaughter at 57. And I believe GGGson at 74. Which I'm pretty sure is far enough removed that they're no longer family. We had a huge celebration for their 65 year anniversary. We counted the sign in and it was 120ish kids not counting the aunts and uncles. It was weird to me having my friends picked up from school by their dads when I was sure it was their grandpas. Meanwhile my youngest aunt and oldest cousin where basically sisters growing up.