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Stuart G

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23. About indoor flush toliets, and modern sewage systems...let us be clear...

Reply to Kingofalldems (Reply #20)

Tue Nov 19, 2013, 06:25 PM

Nov 2013

My guess is ...it is a guess, that modern sewage systems, with ..flush to toilets ...have saved more lives than all the doctors put together. Sounds crazy, but maybe true. Modern sanitation includes them, and demands them.. Actually, I kinda need two. one upstairs, and one downstairs...Stuart...

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In case you didn't know today is World Toilet Day. [View all] MoonRiver Nov 2013 OP

Isn't this a regular event? A popular daily movement even? nt Xipe Totec Nov 2013 #1

Yes, but I'm thinking toilets must feel unappreciated. MoonRiver Nov 2013 #3

Oh poo! Xipe Totec Nov 2013 #18

Earlier today: "Bill Gates Can't Build A Toilet" DinahMoeHum Nov 2013 #2

It is a serious issue. MoonRiver Nov 2013 #4

Crappiest holiday ever. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #5

All of those arguments are just piss poor. nuff said MoonRiver Nov 2013 #6

I love my toilet fadedrose Nov 2013 #7

I try to keep a business-like and professional relationship with mine. nt Xipe Totec Nov 2013 #19

Me, too. Just cleaned in honor of it's day. Shrike47 Nov 2013 #26

Celebrated twice already today NightWatcher Nov 2013 #8

Thank you for the info. LeftofObama Nov 2013 #9

Yes, this was just a friendly reminder MoonRiver Nov 2013 #15

When my social circle embrace a toilet.. riqster Nov 2013 #25

It's very likely 2naSalit Nov 2013 #10

So why were there no portapotties at the malaise Nov 2013 #11

If you give a shit you'll K & R. ancianita Nov 2013 #12

At first I read that as World Net Daily Capt. Obvious Nov 2013 #13

Their cheeks are flushed with delight, I imagine. riqster Nov 2013 #14

Just gave mine some lovin'! zappaman Nov 2013 #16

What a waste. Dr. Strange Nov 2013 #17

Indoor toilet one of the greatest inventions ever. Kingofalldems Nov 2013 #20

About indoor flush toliets, and modern sewage systems...let us be clear... Stuart G Nov 2013 #23

And, fittingly, the world is going down one! FiveGoodMen Nov 2013 #21

The Brits call it World Loo Day BKH70041 Nov 2013 #22

Something else to ponder: Stuart G Nov 2013 #24

Toilets are a BIG deal if you don't have one to go in...... TheDebbieDee Nov 2013 #27