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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:
- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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Someone hasn't read any mythology.
Zeus was the only child of Chronos that Chronos didn't eat alive.
Zeus grew up, killed Chronos, and freed his siblings from Chonos' stomach.
Now, just because Zeus saved the other gods didn't mean he got to be in charge. No. He and his brothers played dice to decide.
Zeus won rulership of the air, Poseidon won the seas, and Hades got the underworld.
In my defense: I'm an idiot, but I did read that story at some point and simply forgot because my brain is fried today. I appreciate the reminder.
This was decided by dice?
Well, the Iliad has a line from Poseidon talks about it.
They shook and drew lots. But it's often interpreted as a game of dice. Single throw for each.
There are other sources, but all kind of say the same thing. It was a game of chance and the three brothers were happy with what they won.
They also shared the dominion over the earth, which is why Poseidon was also the god of earthquakes and Hades was the god of wealth dug from the ground.