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Does anyone know who created the first flushable toliet and what they call it sometimes by name today? I thought it was funny since its been so long since I've heard it called this name.
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Yeah! Cool huh!Originally posted by BoulderHead
Was it an Englishman named Thomas Crapper??
Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
I am told by the History Channel that Crapper was really the engineer that designed the London sewer system.
I think the toilet was invented by Dumper.
Originally posted by Andy
Well if it was the British that invented the flushing toilet, is it not someone called John? Because i understood that another name for toilet is "John" as in i ma going to use the John.
Also did you hear that the Irish invented the toilet seat,
The English Modified it by putting a Hole in it.
Originally posted by Andy
Also did you hear that the Irish invented the toilet seat,
The English Modified it by putting a Hole in it.
Originally posted by Mr. Robin Parsons
yes I've heard that, and some bright Canadian decided to attach it to a toilet, on an outflow pipe, thereafter...Can You Imagine?!
Originally posted by eNtRopY
Yes, but unlike the Canadians (and even the Canadians of today), the Americans use toilet paper rather than their hands.
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Originally posted by Zantra
Also explains the word "jon"
Originally posted by brum
um, explain please?
im not aware of the word "jon" having any extra meaning, beside being a person's name.
Originally posted by brum
um, explain please?
im not aware of the word "jon" having any extra meaning, beside being a person's name.
Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
John is also slang for a customer of a professional lady of the evening.
Originally posted by brum
oooh
i thought jon had some new meaning
(i knew that john=toilet and thought that maybe "jon" --without the h-- had a different meaning)
In ancient civilizations, toilets were often holes dug in the ground with a seat or bench placed on top. Waste would fall into the hole and be covered with dirt or ash. Some civilizations, like the ancient Romans, had more advanced public toilets with plumbing and a constant water flow.
The first flushable toilet was invented by Sir John Harington in 1596. It was called the "Ajax" and had a flush valve that released water from a tank into the bowl.
After Harington's invention, Alexander Cummings patented the S-trap in 1775, which prevented sewer gases from entering the home. Thomas Crapper improved upon Cummings' design in the late 1800s, incorporating a ballcock and pull chain to flush the toilet. In the 20th century, indoor plumbing became more common and toilets were made with more modern materials like porcelain and plastic.
Although Sir John Harington is often credited with inventing the flushable toilet, the modern version is largely attributed to Thomas Crapper. His company, Thomas Crapper & Co., became one of the most successful toilet manufacturers in the late 1800s.
While flushable toilets are convenient and sanitary, they can contribute to water pollution if not used properly. Flushing non-biodegradable items like wipes, cotton balls, and feminine hygiene products can clog pipes and harm the environment. It is important to only flush human waste and toilet paper, and to properly dispose of other items in the trash.