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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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[–] lordnikon@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Since there is no oxygen on mars shouldn't blood be blue though. Maybe Neptune would be a better planet for mars.

Edit* wasn't thinking and fell for an old myth. See comment below.

[–] Hawke@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

No. Blood is red regardless of oxygen.

[–] lordnikon@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I just looked it up and I stand corrected thank you. Some old myths are hard to get rid off.

[–] Hawke@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

For sure, that’s a long standing one.

It does look blue through skin and it’s a much darker red, more maroon than proper “red”.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Also, the iron on mars is oxidized. That's why it's not the dark gray planet

[–] thethrilloftime69@feddit.online 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

There's oxygen on Mars. Just not enough for us to breathe.

[–] lordnikon@lemmy.world -2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

So not enough to turn blood red?

[–] thethrilloftime69@feddit.online 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Mars is red because there was enough oxygen to oxidize the iron.

[–] lordnikon@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Yeah but its at trace levels now