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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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I’ve never seen a cop fill up at the gas station.

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[–] [email protected] 53 points 1 year ago (14 children)

It depends on where you live, but a lot of large US cities have their own fueling stations. That way, the city can buy fuel by the tanker load and avoid gas taxes.

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

Still pay taxes even by the tanker. Can still get a lower price but fuel taxes are fuel taxes doesn't really matter how you buy it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Surely a public entity would be exempt from taxes, no?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Maybe. But in that case they would be exempt at a normal pump as well. Gas station by my house accept tax exempt transactions for the cemetery my family maintains.

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