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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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https://bucks.crimewatchpa.com/da/29567/post/woman-pleads-guilty-lying-about-attempted-rape-and-kidnapping-middletown
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-67992342
Are we really saying any group of people are infallible and incapable of lying?
Don't get me wrong, I believe the majority of rape accusations aren't false accusations with a sinister motive. I believe Trump is a rapist.
We should never act like any group of people will never lie, and we absolutely should never compromise on due process.
The saying means that rape victims should get due process instead of being ignored by the police they report the rape to and dismissed as asking for it by society in general.
I don't think anyone is going to argue against that. You asked for people to name one time a life was ruined by false accusations. There's been a ton.