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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.

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What about a tornado?

I'm pretty high right now.

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[–] bufalo1973@piefed.social 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

That's BS. In the Mediterranean we are used to be at nearly 40°C and 90% and houses are made of bricks and concrete. Even the cheaper ones. And no need for mechanical ventilation if the house is built the right way.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

"the right way" is like "a basement", right? Because that seems to be something too many American houses lack.

[–] bufalo1973@piefed.social 1 points 17 hours ago

Double wall with insulation in the middle.

[–] farmgineer@nord.pub 2 points 1 day ago

Depends on the area of the US. In the south, the water table is high enough that it's usually not worth all the trouble trying to keep it dry. Same for most of Japan here.

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 points 1 day ago

Bricks breathe. Not sure about concrete.