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The First Flush Toilet

Date Submitted: 11/07/2004 09:01:21
Category: / Literature / English
Length: 1 pages (400 words)
The First Flush Toilet The first flush toilet was invented by Tomas Crapper in 1884. It was first presented in a large Health Exhibition in London. The items that were used in the original flush-test were four tests that consisted of 3 wads of paper, a sponge, 4 greased paper sheets and 10 apples. As these items were tossed in one after the other, the crowd was surprised by this great break- through in toilet efficiency. No, Mr. Crapper …
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…such highly unsanitary conditions that a hugh cholera epidemic in London in mid 19th century claimed 30,000 lives! I learned many things from this report, I think one important thing is how surprised I was that this flushable-toilet was not invented a long time ago! Can you imagine what the world would be like without the efficient flush toilets we have today ? Think of this the next time you make a pun of the name "Crapper".
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