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87History of Toilets; History of Bathrooms; Toilet Improvements
Bathrooms, restrooms, toilets, water closets or loos have not always been so handy, hygienic or private. Let’s look at the history of toilets through the ages. In our journey through history, we will even find an answer to the question of why a toilet is called “the john,” among other less favorable terms.
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85A Brief History of Toilets
Toilet, Loo, Water Closet, Crapper, Throne or John. Whatever you want to call it we all need to use it at some point in they day, though most of us don’t much like talking about (which I think is wise). Very few of us however think about the...
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80The Flush Toilet--Interesting Facts on an Amazing Invention
Many people take the flush toilet for granted. This is truly a great invention with an interesting history all its own that includes a special holiday--World Toilet Day. Find out some interesting facts on the flush toilet here.
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80An Intelligent Toilet
Toto Intelligent Toilet automatically analyzes a persons urine during normal urination. Data saved and can be tracked and analyzed using Kenko Kanri Kun health management software on home PC.
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79Royal Flush: Brief History of Toilets
“In days of old, when knights were bold and toilets not yet invented, they dropped their load by the side of the road and went on quite contented.” Yes, it’s a childish poem, but one which points out the fundamental truth. And before...
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76The Outhouse vs the Modern Toilet. Which do you prefer?
Port a potty or polished porcelain, which would you prefer if you were stuck in the woods with a batch of diarrhea? The answer may not be as simple as it seems. There are many bonuses to having an outhouse and downfalls of a modern toilet.
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75Toilet Terrors - A Guide to the Weird and Wonderful World of the Lavatory
Humorous weird and wonderful tales of the toilet, loo, lavatory or bathroom. Including strange plumbing and lavatories in space.
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74History of the Toilet
Sir John Harrington was the godson of Queen Elizabeth. He fell out her good graces To redeem himself, Sir Harrington invented a waste device for his godmother the Queen.
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74Thomas Crapper Myth Or Hero
Did Thomas Crapper Invent The Modern Toilet Flushed With Pride The name Thomas Crapper appears to have been unknown until among bathroom historians until 1969, when English writer Wallace Reyburn published a 99 page book called, Flushed With Pride-...
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72Toilet Humour - The Crapper Loo Sets The Record Straight
Ever wondered about the truth behind the sayings connected to Thomas Crapper and Co? Urban legends often lead to real belief, and this fascinating account of this English sanitary-ware toilet company makes interesting reading.
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