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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 best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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It is fascinating how the crown is a universal symbol of authority and power, almost all cultures had coronation ceremonies despite some of them never having had contact with the rest of the world. (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Well ordaning yourself probably goes back to sexual selection. We've probably had tribe "leaders" since we could walk. Anything around your head, where you look at and communicate toward, is the natural spot to ordane yourself. I think necklaces are also common between cultures.