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. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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Contest could well be short of 'concurrent testing' (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm a fool if it actually means that.

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (3 children)

The "Con" in both is from a Latin root meaning together.

The "test" in contest is from Latin testis, meaning "witness", from a root meaning "three" (as in, a third party).

The word test is from Latin testum meaning earthen pot, because metals could be tested for quality by melting them in such a pot.

Etymology is super interesting to me.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Speaking of testis… should I worry I only have two?

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