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RAM · 05-12-2006, 09:47 AM

Just found this out...what do ya think ??

Manure:
In the 16th and 17th centuries, before the invention of commercial fertilizer, large shipments of manure were common. It was shipped dry, because in dry form it weighed a lot less than when wet, but once water (at sea) hit it, it not only became heavier, but the process of fermentation began again, of which a byproduct is methane gas. As the stuff was stored below decks in bundles you can see what could (and did) happen. Methane began to build up below decks and the first time someone came below at night with a lantern, BOOOOM!

After that, the bundles of manure were always stamped with the term "Ship High In Transit", which meant for the sailors to stow it high enough off the lower decks so that any water that came into the hold would not touch this volatile cargo and start the production of methane. Thus evolved the term "S.H.I.T", (Ship High In Transport) which has come down through the centuries and is in use to this very day.

RhiannonAPM · 05-12-2006, 09:48 AM

Yeah I heard this story before.

Grapesoda · 05-12-2006, 09:59 AM

I don't believe it because that language wasn't in common usage at that time . .

however 'I'll be a monkey's uncle" came from the scopes trial, 'give them the whole 9 yards' is from WWII, ammo belts on fighter were 9 yards . . proof is from tax collectors in, if the drink would burn, had enough alcohol to be taxed so it was 'proved' hence proof . .

ContentSHOOTER · 05-12-2006, 10:26 AM

Hummm I didn't know that

Very interesting though, thanks for sharing that shitty story with us

Manowar · 05-12-2006, 11:01 AM

heh, never knew that

05-12-2006, 09:47 AM	#1
RAM They're all hookers, but mom! Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Right now Shelby Twp MI Posts: 7,047	Root of a common word Just found this out...what do ya think ?? Manure: In the 16th and 17th centuries, before the invention of commercial fertilizer, large shipments of manure were common. It was shipped dry, because in dry form it weighed a lot less than when wet, but once water (at sea) hit it, it not only became heavier, but the process of fermentation began again, of which a byproduct is methane gas. As the stuff was stored below decks in bundles you can see what could (and did) happen. Methane began to build up below decks and the first time someone came below at night with a lantern, BOOOOM! After that, the bundles of manure were always stamped with the term "Ship High In Transit", which meant for the sailors to stow it high enough off the lower decks so that any water that came into the hold would not touch this volatile cargo and start the production of methane. Thus evolved the term "S.H.I.T", (Ship High In Transport) which has come down through the centuries and is in use to this very day. __________________ RAM Fucking Machines are like CASH MACHINES See RAM on these quality sites!! Rightofftheboat.com EuroBrideTryouts.com

05-12-2006, 09:48 AM	#2
RhiannonAPM Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 728	Yeah I heard this story before. __________________ ICQ---257-820-736

05-12-2006, 10:26 AM	#4
ContentSHOOTER Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: See Above Posts: 3,770	Hummm I didn't know that Very interesting though, thanks for sharing that shitty story with us __________________ Shooting Exclusive Content for over 16 years You can reach me at [email protected] I have survived in this industry shooting exclusive for 16 years.

05-12-2006, 09:59 AM	#3
Grapesoda So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 46,238	I don't believe it because that language wasn't in common usage at that time . . however 'I'll be a monkey's uncle" came from the scopes trial, 'give them the whole 9 yards' is from WWII, ammo belts on fighter were 9 yards . . proof is from tax collectors in, if the drink would burn, had enough alcohol to be taxed so it was 'proved' hence proof . .

05-12-2006, 11:01 AM	#5
Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	heh, never knew that