What a load of crap! While the apocalyptic days of extreme toilet paper shortages may be behind us, the industry is still gaming sup-ply and demand, a new report reveals. Since 2020, the nature calls necessity has been subject to wild price increases — and in subsequent years has been subject to serious shrinkflation, analysts at … Read more
A slithering No.2. An Australian man found a python coiled inside his toilet — twice in one week. Although finding someone’s leftover business inside the toilet is repulsive, it might be preferred to find defecation rather than a scaly reptile hissing at you. Hervey Bay Snake Catchers in Queensland, Australia, received a call on Oct. … Read more
Scrolling on TikTok could be a real pain in the tush for anyone who’s ever suffered from hemorrhoids. If you want to prevent them, one gastroenterologist insists you’ll need to give the clock app a rest when you’re going number two — no ifs, ands, or uncomfortable butts about it. And his “10-15” rule may … Read more
Circle, circle. Dot, dot. Do you have your cootie shots? The make-believe immunization may be worth getting before hitting the friendly skies for the holidays, as a plane pro is revealing the grossest, most germ-ridden areas in almost any aircraft. “The filthiest parts of an airplane, in my opinion, as a five-year flight attendant,” Cher, … Read more
It’s a literal crap-shoot. A Texas startup named Throne is making waves in scatological circles after devising a camera that attaches to your toilet and photographs your poop. “Throne uses a downward facing camera that securely captures video during each bathroom visit,” the Austin-based tech firm writes while describing the crappy camera, simply dubbed Throne, … Read more
Don’t poo-poo this headline news. There’s a reason public toilets are equipped with U-shaped seats as opposed to the O-shaped ones you’d find on your porcelain throne at home. The general public has long speculated that the horseshoe shape could be for hygiene purposes — so that you don’t come into contact with someone else’s bodily … Read more
It’s the “plop” no one wants to hear while on the pot. Using an airplane lavatory is risky enough, owing to the germs, tight space and lack of ventilation. But there’s nearly no greater gamble than squatting over the seat while your precious phone is in your pocket, and hoping it doesn’t meet a watery … Read more
They’re some real potty poopers. As if toilet bowls weren’t already full of crap, artsy-fartsy Gen Zs have found a new way to further funk up the porcelain pot with pretty petals made specifically for stylish stools. “So, pooping is aesthetic now,” announced an X user in a trending tweet, featuring footage of a TikTok tastemaker tricking out … Read more
He’s a fountain of wisdom. Dr. Scott Walter, a board-certified dermatologist in the Denver area, claims that a bidet should be a fixture in your bathroom for hygiene reasons. “To put it simply, would you ever consider cleaning your dirty hands with a dry paper towel?” Walter mused on Friday to his 1.2 million TikTok followers. … Read more
Sometimes – usually when sitting on the toilet – people think of some of their best ideas. Like this one woman, who felt so strongly about public toilet etiquette, that she decided to take her rules to the bored people lurking on the internet. And went viral for it. @MaryBethMayfair took to Mumsnet recently to ask a question to her … Read more
A popular tourist destination in China has installed timers on their toilets. The restrooms at China’s Yungang Buddhist Grottoes in the city of Datong, Shanxi Province, have been updated with timers above each stall. The restrooms at China’s Yungang Buddhist Grottoes in Datong city of Shanxi Province have been updated with timers above each stall. … Read more
New research is sounding the alarm about the cleanliness of hospital bathrooms. Several strains of drug-resistant bacteria and fungi were discovered on the floors, ceilings, door handles, and toilet surfaces in three major hospitals in Scotland, according to a study presented at a conference this week for clinical microbiology and infectious diseases specialists. Gender-neutral toilets … Read more
There was a “monster” in the bathroom. A UK couple realized every child’s worst nightmare after discovering a gothic gargoyle behind the toilet of their 700-year-old home. “I couldn’t believe it. I shouted up to my wife and said ‘I’ve found a thing,” cybersecurity worker Rory Vorster, 41, told South West News Service while recounting … Read more
Airplane toilets suck … literally. Airplane toilets are anything but a simple touch-and-flush operation. Flight experts wowed travelers after revealing the “extraordinary” amount of engineering that goes into allowing people to safely do their business at 40,000 feet. “It’s like your vacuum cleaner – it sucks,” explained Nigel Jones, an aircraft engineer from Kingston University in London. … Read more
You’ve gotta have a can-doo attitude when choosing to live off the grid. Heating up a meal in the microwave or oven isn’t always feasible for nonconformists, who prefer surviving on nature’s bounty to spending thousands on traditional appliances in an inflated economy. So these solitary sweeties are letting all their food go to waste. “We [turn] … Read more
As parents, we’ve all faced moments that test our patience and improvisation skills, especially if we’ve gone through the toilet training stage. A recent story shared in the Eastern Australia Suburbs Moms Group on Facebook has brought to light one such moment, which sparked a range of opinions from commenters. An anonymous woman took to the page to share a … Read more
Heading into a public bathroom is sometimes like a game of Russian Roulette. You know at least one stall will be nasty, but you’re hopeful it isn’t your turn to walk in and find it. Whether you decide to hold a squat or just flat-out refuse to use one, a viral video shows people the cleanest and safest way to … Read more
As artistic inspiration goes, public toilets don’t usually stir the spirit. Then again, most toilets aren’t like the public bathrooms in Tokyo. So when Wim Wenders, the German film director of art-house favorites like “Paris, Texas” and “Wings of Desire,” first toured more than a dozen public toilet buildings around the Japanese capital city in … Read more
The invisible spray is never OK. Flushing the toilet with the lid down does not stop the spread of small germs, a study published Thursday in the American Journal of Infection Control found. Researchers discovered microscopic viral particles all over the restroom when a person flushes the toilet — whether the lid is up or … Read more
Going number two is a man’s #1 priority. For many males, a trip to the bathroom is anything but an expedited endeavor. The length of time men commonly need to do their duty has confounded the fairer sex for generations — most likely since toilets behind closed doors were invented. In recent years, the concept … Read more