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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 most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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What about being around 10000 bananas for 8 hours? Are people on banana plantations at significantly higher risk of cancer?

Come mista tally man
Tally me tumours
Daylight come and me need to go hospital 😔

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[–] PeriodicallyPedantic@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

That makes sense, its like overdosing on pot.

The last bit about radiation decreasing cancer risk in low (but still elevated) doses seems pretty suspect though. Where did you find that research?

[–] CrazyLikeGollum@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Kyle Hill Video Regarding LNT

It wasn't just that video where I saw it, but it's the easiest thing to quickly find and he has a fairly robust sources list in the description.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 days ago

Low level DNA damage activates a more robust DNA damage repair. But it is a fine line between protection and tumor triggering.