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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: 1

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That means we could also use bicorn, tricorn, etc.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Wait until you find out the depth of creativity contained in the naming of the "rhinoceros".

[–] someguy3 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The word rhinoceros is derived through Latin from the Ancient Greek: ῥῑνόκερως, which is composed of ῥῑνο- (rhino-, "nose") and κέρας (keras, "horn") with a horn on the nose. The name has been in use since the 14th century.[8]

Little harder than uni and corn but still good

[–] Bazoogle 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

To be fair, it's a little easier if you're in the medical field, because rhino- is actually used as a medical prefix

An ear, nose, throat doctor's full title is actually Otorhinolaryngology

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