Do you believe this story?

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Subject: FW: Manure

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. Y'all probably did not know the true history of this word Neither did I.

Thanks for the star, I thought it was a cute story to share with all of you.

Answer 1

i do believe it and thanks for sharing it with us...here is a star for you..

Answer 2

That's kind interesting. Good one for Myth Busters!

Answer 3

I don't know whether to believe it or not, but it's a very creative story! Crazy enough to be real!

Answer 4

Very interesting story.. its always cool to learn such useful Sh**t... lol

Answer 5

Actually you only got it about half right.
It's actually B.U.L.L.S-H-I-T, which stands for: Bi-Unilateral-Lippenzaner-Logo-Super-High-Intake-Tanker (et al)

Answer 6

hahs.

that's cool.