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The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell 

“The Mitochondria is the Powerhouse of the Cell” is an expression describing the function of mitochondria organelles found in the cells of eukaryote (Fancy word for Plant and Animal cell) organisms.

The phrase is typically mocked as an example of impractical information taught in public schools.
*At an interview*
Life: You didn’t oay your taxes , you’re going to jail.
Me : The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
Life: Do u even know what taxes are?
Me: SOH CAH TOA

Pickering Powerthrust 

During anal sex, when the man moves to the other side of the room, takes a 15 metre running start, and thrusts into his partners ass.
"Woah, my ass hurts today."

"Why's that?"

"Last night my boyfriend tried out the Pickering Powerthrust"
Pickering Powerthrust by pohoes December 9, 2008

Powerwash 

Sheila had spaghetti sauce on her chin before we went to bed, so I spent a full 30 seconds powerwashing it off her face with my dick. I was able to piss on every one of her teeth too.
Powerwash - The act of pissing in a guy/girls face and mouth for pleasure. A proper amount of pressure needs to be applied and the urinating party needs to utilize a full supply of their bladder.
Powerwash by Powerwasher October 6, 2021

Detroit Powerwash 

The act in which a person waits until they have to urinate real bad and then proceed to give a man or woman anal sex. During the sexual intercourse, the person giving anal pees in the rcipienbt's butthole up until right before they involuntarily poop it back out with such force that it resembles the water stream that comes out of a powerwasher.
I Detroit powerwashed her walls last night.
Detroit Powerwash by Arty1976 November 6, 2016

Tennessee Powerhouse 

1. Play "Rocky Top" in the background.
2. After getting a girl up the butt, wipe a "T" on her back.
3. Hit the girl over the head with a banjo, and proceed to have your way with her.
4. After completing this act, shave a "T" into your chest so that all others will know what you have accomplished.
Dude, look at this freakin' awesome "T" on my chest! I totally just gave Alli a Tennessee Powerhouse!

powerhouse

A term used to describe the mitochondria in relation to cells in biology.
"The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell"
powerhouse by Marcaniel May 17, 2018
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