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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. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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It's been 30 years and I still can't get over the fact that the French word for "potatoes" is "ground apples." Have The French never had an apple? (midwest.social)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/showerthoughts

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Have you ever had an apple of the sort they had when the word got its meaning?
They were closer to potatoes than you think.

[–] Blue_Morpho 5 points 1 month ago

Doubt. I would expect Apples to have been more like crab apples which are very bitter. Raw potatoes are neutral.

I had a science book as a kids which had sensory experiments. You get a potato slice and apple slice, hold your nose and try both.

They taste the same if you can't smell.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

I'm not a time traveler, so no. Have you?

And can you bring me a dinosaur? Like, a triceratops would be nice, although a stegasaurus or argentinosaurus would do. A baby one would be ideal. Thanks.