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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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Today's date is Dozen/Half Dozen/Two Dozen (lemmy.world)

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12/06/24

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I figure it's because the year can be seen as an optional appendage if you're talking about dates from the current year. Like, I can say "that happened on May 5th," or "I'll be there June 18th," and you can reasonably assume I mean in 2024 unless I specify "June 18th, 2063."

Now, as for why you can say "I'm going on the 18th," but Americans don't say 18th of June, 2024, I haven't a clue. We really only seem to have logical explanations for the way we do things about half of the time.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Got it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

April 5th, 2063, Bozeman, Montana

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

I will be there.