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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:

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[–] Septimaeus 1 points 6 days ago (2 children)

This might be true if there is existing live mold somewhere in the toilet (for that, monthly tank bleach tablet) but otherwise a lid prevents spores from settling in the first place.

Humidity reduction by ventilation can slow/delay mold but only eradication stops it.

[–] CannonFodder@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

Well they're on a well with a septic tank which means no chlorine in the water and they wouldn't want put a bleach tab in because of the septic. But I agree it would be good to eradicate it if possible.

[–] MBech@feddit.dk 0 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

Even with the lid down, there are thousands of spores down there. It doesn't need constant airflow to have spores, all air is filled with spores.

[–] Septimaeus 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

All air is filled with spores.

Uh huh