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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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If a machine is never 100% efficient transforming energy into work because part of the energy is converted into heat, does it mean an electric heater is 100% efficient? @[email protected]

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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's like arguing that trickle down economics is efficient because the money eventually gets into the hands of the poor.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

That's like arguing that 99% of the light off a heating element is a laser beam directed straight into deep space.