Manure... a true story

**Sandy_Beret** · 4th November 2008, 11:22 AM

I go this forwarded to me today...

interesting.

Manure...A True Story

Manure: In the 16th and 17th centuries, everything had to be transported by ship and it was also before
commercial fertilizer's invention, so 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 by product 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!

Several ships were destroyed in this manner before it was determined just what was happening.

After that, the bundles of manure were always stamped with the term 'Ship High In Transit' on them, 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.

You probably did not know the true history of this word.

Neither did I.

howlin_mad_murdock0 · 4th November 2008, 11:33 AM

o my god@@@@@#$@$@ soo cool

Gu^n3r · 4th November 2008, 11:36 AM

that is quite interesting...but im sure it wouldnt be much of a conversation starter

"do you know where S.H.I.T originated from?"

:|

**Sgt.trip** · 4th November 2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gu^n3r

"do you know where S.H.I.T originated from?"

:|

a drunkard would reply! [slurred drunk speech]"Thats not Hard.... Your ASS of course!"

**Bahlye** · 4th November 2008, 11:45 AM

Well.
I've learnt something today.

Is the toilet on the Ship called a head.?

segmentor · 4th November 2008, 02:11 PM

Sounds like **** to me. You know those annoying pricks who always have to come along and debunk this kind of stuff?

http://www.snopes.com/language/acronyms/****.asp (erm... replace those *'s with the word in question)
http://www.etymonline.com/baloney.php

bishos30 · 4th November 2008, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by segmentor

Sounds like **** to me. You know those annoying pricks who always have to come along and debunk this kind of stuff?

http://www.snopes.com/language/acronyms/****.asp (erm... replace those *'s with the word in question)
http://www.etymonline.com/baloney.php

Even debunking this stuff is interesting.
Acronyms being a 20th century invention is pretty fascinating in itself.

4th November 2008, 11:22 AM	#1
Sandy_Beret Ingame Admin Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,896	Manure... a true story I go this forwarded to me today... interesting. Manure...A True Story Manure: In the 16th and 17th centuries, everything had to be transported by ship and it was also before commercial fertilizer's invention, so 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 by product 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!* *Several ships were destroyed in this manner before it was determined just what was happening.* After that, the bundles of manure were always stamped with the term 'Ship High In Transit' on them, 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. *You probably did not know the true history of this word.* *Neither did I.* __________________ "When you have to kill a man, it costs nothing to be polite." - Winston Churchill

4th November 2008, 11:33 AM	#2
howlin_mad_murdock0 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canbrah Posts: 896	Re: Manure... a true story o my god@@@@@#$@$@ soo cool

4th November 2008, 11:45 AM	#5
Bahlye Head Admin Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the Zef Throne in the unfashionable end of the western spiral arm of the Galaxy Posts: 10,152	Re: Manure... a true story Well. I've learnt something today. Is the toilet on the Ship called a head.? __________________ " The real victors of this war are the flies. "

4th November 2008, 02:11 PM	#6
segmentor Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 767	Re: Manure... a true story Sounds like ** to me. You know those annoying pricks who always have to come along and debunk this kind of stuff? http://www.snopes.com/language/acronyms/*.asp (erm... replace those 's with the word in question) http://www.etymonline.com/baloney.php __________________ XRogerMellieX: "Fiancee is on night shift and I only see her on weekends. Sunday night is nookie night." Captain_Wolf: "...rgr Mellie..." CO of Combat Sims - realistic combat simulation - Brisbane Last edited by segmentor : 4th November 2008 at 02:12 PM.

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