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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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Now that we can use the internet to access almost anything you'd want to see and/or hear, we should make museums that archive different smells. You could find new smells you might have not experienced otherwise, or find some nostalgic smell to bring you back to a moment in your past.

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[–] EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 27 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Interesting idea, but I think olfactory fatigue (aka going "nose blind") would get you fairly quick.

[–] sh00g@lemmy.zip 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Is there a way to reset your nose after olfactory fatigue? Sorta like a palate cleanser for your nose?

When I went to buy fancy cologne for a wedding they had little bowls of coffee beans that were supposed to be palate cleansers. I cannot vouch for how well they worked, I felt like my nose was blown out after a few samples.