Toilet: The Greatest Idea Ever

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The Indoor Toilet

According to my 92 year old grandmother - the greatest idea ever is the indoor toilet. Why? According to her the north wind could no longer freeze her booty.  Personally, I can't imagine life without an indoor toilet....

Five Reasons the Toilet is the Greatest Idea Ever 

  • You can potty inside rather than outside.
  • No longer do you need to worry about what might be below.
  • Climate control.
  • Doesn't smell bad (if you keep it clean - I have a four year old boy).
  • I can't even imagine the alternative - can you?

Toilet Article on Wikipedia 

Yep, there's a toilet article in the Wikipedia. Enjoy!

A toilet is a plumbing fixture and disposal system primarily intended for the disposal of the bodily wastes: urine and fecal matter. Additionally, vomit and menstrual waste are sometimes disposed of in toilets in Western societies. The word toilet describes the fixture and, especially in British English, the room containing the fixture. In Canadian English, the latter is euphemistically called a washroom; in American English, a restroom or bathroom. The latter term often describes a room that also contains a bath tub. A room with only a toilet and a sink is sometimes called a half-bathroom, a half bath, and a powder room.

There are two basic types of modern toilets: the dry toilet and the wet toilet, the latter being the most commonly known and producer of blackwater. The dry toilet needs no plumbing for water input or evacuation, but is often coupled with some ventilation system.

Prior to the introduction of modern flush toilets, most human waste disposal took place outdoors in outhouses and latrines. However, the ancient cities of the Indus Valley Civilization, e.g., HarappaBathing Area, Mohenjo-daro, Sindh

Toilet History 

Toilet

One of the most fascinating inventions ever, this book offers a unique social history of the toilet. This book would make a great gag gift, or a cool coffee table book.

The Porcelain God: A Social History of the Toilet

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As much as people use the toilet, everyone should at least know the history of the toilet.

Toilet Stuff You can Buy 

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BabyBjorn Toilet Trainer - White/Black

BabyBjorn Toilet Trainer - White/Black

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CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit

CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit

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Scott Bath Tissue, White, 20-Count Packages (Pack of 2)

Scott Bath Tissue, White, 20-Count Packages (Pack of 2)

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