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The first half of 2020 has been a whirlwind of events that have changed the course of history forever. As with all transformation comes great thinking, which is not just done by the scholars among us. Sometimes it's the average Joe who comes up with the most brilliant ideas, many of which are thought up in the shower. We've compiled the best Shower Thoughts from the first half of 2020, to remind you of what's gone on over the past six months and why it's important to write things down. Enjoy scrolling through what is essentially a memoir of 2020 so far. 

The average person has between 12,000 - 60,000 thoughts per day. That's a lot of thoughts. And while some of them might be somewhat intelligent, most of them are subconscious nonsense that we'd never admit out loud. Welcome to this week's top weekly Shower Thoughts, where we give you the highest-rated nonsense that passes through the brains of an average Joe. 

When it comes to products for the home, or for everyday living, it's all about the user experience. Sometimes it feels like the designer didn't have the users in mind at all when they were going through the creative thought process. But other times, the designers are creative geniuses and they produce something that makes our lives a hundred times easier. Enjoy this gallery of perfectly devised products from designers who see right into our souls. 

For the most part, weddings are beautiful occasions, remembered for all the right reasons. But sometimes, newlyweds can be so horrendously awful that "till death do us part" has the guests wondering if that refers to them as well. An AskReddit thread asking people to share their stories of the cringiest things they've seen a bride and groom do for their wedding has revealed some truly socking tales, making us wonder if true love isn't just a front for 'pure psycho'. We'll let you be the judge of that; scroll through and watch your mouth drop to the floor!

more than just our physical make-up. From the way we process thoughts to the way we perceive other people, men and women are very different creatures. Women are often more vocal about expressing how they feel, but men also have a lot to say, and they wish women would be more aware of that fact. Whether it's what men think about when they sit in silence, or the real impact that a compliment has on their self-esteem, here are some secrets that the men of Reddit wish women knew.

Have you ever been having a bad day and a small act of kindness from a stranger has lifted your mood right up? It could be something as small as a smile, but often when a stranger goes out of their way to help us, it restores our faith in humanity and reminds us that there are so many good people out there. These wholesome images show how small acts of kindness can be the difference between a good and a bad day; it never hurts to be kind!

The world is made up of all different types of people, which is what makes it so diverse and wonderful. Everyone deserves to be happy, and for some people, that means undergoing a gender transformation so that they feel the best version of themselves they can be. Thanks to modern medicine, hormone replacement therapy has allowed millions of people to change to the opposite gender with incredible results, allowing them to feel at home in their own skin. These pictures show just how much happier people can be once they've made the change, and how impressive the end results are!

When it comes to clever one-liners and witty statements, it turns out T-shirt designers are pretty talented. Whether it's parents, husbands, wives, or kids, it's easy to make people laugh just by looking at what's written on your front or back. These people found super creative ways to show off their sense of honor through their clothing. So scroll through and chuckle with us!

One way to get through quarantine is by doing jobs around the house that you've been putting off forever. Whether it's clearing out the attic, or repurposing old items, now is the time to get busy. These people are upcycling their old items into totally different things, giving them a fresh lease of life and a new purpose. Check them out for some inspiration on how you can transform your old stuff!

Behind every successful selfie posted online are tens of ones that didn't make the cut. Either the lighting was off, or the filter wasn't good. Or, the grimace was too strong! These girls show how dramatically different someone's face can be when they pull a grimace or goofy smile, proving that behind the beauty is also a great sense of humor! 

Here are some of this week's top shower thoughts; the greatest philosophical insights of the average Joe. They'll make you question everything you thought you knew about the world, our existence, and all the random crap out there in the universe. 

And in case you missed last week's top shower thoughts, here they are.

Everyone loves it when something fits perfectly into place; there's something oddly satisfying about it. But what about something balances perfectly, to the point where you don't really believe what you are seeing? Here are some pictures that seem to defy the laws of physics and are playing tricks on our minds. And our eyes!

Every parent knows how hard it is to leave their children with a babysitter. After all, your kids are your life and soul, and trusting them with another human being who isn't related to them is a big deal. But even harder than that is finding a good babysitter who you can trust. One option is to always have a Nanny Cam up so that you can check in to see how they are fairing with your children when you aren't there... because you can never be too careful, right? 

A Reddit thread asking people to share the things they've caught their babysitters doing has revealed some heartwarming but also some shocking stories. Just shows you can never really know what's going on when you're not there... 

We encounter hundreds of thousands of strangers throughout our life, but some impact us much more than others. Sometimes all it takes is one interaction with a stranger and it sticks in your mind forever. An AskReddit thread asked people to recall one stranger that they vividly remember and as usual, the people of the internet have given their best tales, which we've collated for you below. 

Weddings are expensive in general, but wedding dresses can hike up the price by a great deal. So, what if you could find your dream wedding dress on Amazon or a thrift store for a fraction of the price (leaving you more to spend on your honeymoon!) These women did exactly that, and understandably, showed off their purchases on the internet. Check out some of these incredible discounts on wedding dresses and be amazed at how cheap they are while still being gorgeous and looking expensive.  

McDonald's has certainly gone through change over the decades. Kids these days will never know what it's like to play in McDonald's playgrounds, to receive a Ronald McDonald's hand puppet, or enjoy one of those old school breakfast trays. Times may have changed but that doesn't mean we can't take a trip down memory lane and look back at the good old days of McDonald's with fondness. Enjoy this selection of pictures that will induce some hardcore nostalgia.