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The Evolution Of The Modern Toilet

Daniel GoodmanJul 9, 2013, 00:30 IST

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The porcelain goddess, the loo, the crapper, the throne, or the john.

We all use the toilet.

In fact, the average person will end up spending 3 years of their life in the restroom.

But the privy we know and love today is far different from the ones our ancestors used.

So, how did it get to where it is now?

Watch below to find out:

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Produced by Daniel Goodman