Posted by Jared Shepherd Some strange items survive the long journey through the sewers and into our treatment plants. But some of the best “lost and found” stories are much closer to home. Contractor Fails composed a great infographic featuring some of the not-so-flushable items and their tales that topped its list of...
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If you’ve ever wondered how astronauts do their business in space, the Smithsonian has the $50,000 facility on display. It’s easy to take our own toilet for granted, but when nature calls 230 miles above Earth, proper plumbing takes on an entirely new importance. And a much higher pricetag....
Read More Posted by Jared Shepherd Here’s one birthday that’s a total crapper. Thomas J. Crapper, actually. January 13 marked the 150th birthday of plumber Thomas J. Crapper‘s invention, a one-piece pedestal for a flushing toilet that would revolutionize their operation—and sanitation in general. The Independent blogged about the birthday last week: …thanks to Thomas...
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