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

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Why haven't car manufacturers standardized automatic brake lights when a built in accelerometer detects deceleration? (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Which is also why it doesn't come on if you're motor breaking" (is that the right term?)

I believe the term you technically want is engine braking

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

Oh yes, that sounds right. Thanks!