Under-toilet Assassin and What the hell is a Toilet Plume?
Also, Duolingo's TP for multitaskers
F-ascinating Facts
From Toilet Birth to Sanitation Superstar: The Unforgettable Sim Jae-duck
Imagine entering the world in an outdoor toilet. Well, that's how Sim Jae-duck made his grand debut. Born in 1937 in Suwon, South Korea, Sim dedicated his life to promoting clean and hygienic living conditions worldwide.
Sim's passion for toilets was no joke. As the mayor of Suwon, he transformed public restrooms, sprucing them up and making them more accessible to the masses, earning him the iconic nickname "Mr. Toilet." With unwavering dedication, he revitalized over 700 lavatories, giving a whole new meaning to giving a crap.
From demolishing his own house to create a colossal toilet-shaped marvel known as the "Mr. Toilet House," to founding the World Toilet Association, Sim's mission to raise awareness about proper sanitation left an indelible skid mark on the world.
Although Sim Jae-duck bid us farewell in 2009, his legacy lives on. His extraordinary toilet-turned-museum, named Haewoojae, serves as a quirky reminder of his eccentric journey and his commitment to making a splash in the world of sanitation.
Let's raise a plunger to Sim Jae-duck, the man who turned a toilet birth into a heroic mission, reminding us that even from the humblest origins, greatness can be achieved.
L-oo’s Daily Constitutional
Language-learning TP for Multitaskers
In a stroke of genius (and a pinch of humor), Duolingo, one of the best language-learning apps on the market, has ventured into a whole new realm of education: the bathroom! Why not expand your linguistic prowess while answering nature's call with Duolingo's novel toilet paper?
Gone are the days of mindlessly staring at bathroom walls or hastily scrolling through social media. With Duolingo Toilet Paper, your bathroom breaks can now double as language lessons. Imagine mastering key phrases in Spanish, French, or even Klingon, all while attending to your personal needs. It's the ultimate multitasking experience, where your language-learning journey unfolds one square at a time.
Duolingo's tagline, "Never forget a lesson again, because nature is the best push notification," encapsulates the brilliant absurdity of this bathroom revolution. Each sheet of toilet paper is adorned with carefully curated language phrase lessons, turning even the most mundane of moments into a captivating opportunity for personal growth. Say adios to boredom and bonjour to a whole new world of linguistic discovery.
U-seful Information
How the Toilet Plume can ruin your Tooth Brushing experience. Huh?
Ah, the mysterious world of bathroom physics, where poop particles embark on unforeseen journeys when we least expect it. Brace yourselves for a scientific revelation that will make you think twice about leaving that toilet lid open!
WTF is a toilet plume?
According to the NIH, A toilet plume refers to the release of minuscule particles when a toilet is flushed. In simpler terms, it occurs when flushing combines water with waste, such as urine, feces, or vomit. These mixtures produce tiny airborne droplets, which we aptly call TOILET PLUME. The issue is these plumes of particles can contain such things as Shigella, E-Coli, and C Difficile. Gross!!!!
When flushing, the force of the flush propels water and tiny, invisible droplets into the air like a chaotic, germ-infested fireworks display.
These airborne particles, filled with the remnants of our bodily functions, can travel astonishing distances. Yes, you heard it right! Poop particles can venture far and wide, reaching heights and distances you wouldn't believe. Up to 15 feet! They're like tiny, odorous astronauts on an unsanitary mission!
Now, imagine the horror if you've left your toothbrush or hairbrush nearby, innocently waiting for their next moment of usefulness. Those innocent bystanders might find themselves under a surprise attack from the stealthy fecal invaders.
The simple solution? Close that toilet lid and voila! You save your personal belongings from a germ-filled attack.
So before you flush the next time nature calls, remember the epic voyage of the poop plume. You can laugh in the face of bathroom chaos and protect your toothbrush or anything sensitive from an unwanted makeover….for the sake of cleanliness and sanity!
S-ay WHAT???
How an Under-Toilet Assassin killed Godfrey the Hunchback
In an encounter that defies all logic, the infamous Godfrey the Hunchback, Duke of Lower Lorraine, met his untimely demise in the year 1076. As the duke enjoyed his stay in the Dutch city of Vlaardingen, little did he know that beneath the medieval latrines, a diabolical assassin lay in wait.
A wicked duo, Dirk V of Holland and his partner-in-crime Robrecht the Frisian, the Count of Flanders, were cooking up a degenerate plan to remove Godfrey from the political scene. The stage was set for a truly unconventional assassination and here’s how it unfolded.
The craft assassin armed himself with a knife-like weapon shrouded in mystery - was it a sword? Perhaps a spear or a dagger? No one knows for sure but it was definitely sharp! Taking his position underneath the very latrine (yes, a toilet!) connected to Godrey’s bedroom, he lay in wait for the perfect moment of attack.
Well, nature called and Godfrey made his way to the loo, completely unaware of the treachery lurking below. All of the sudden the assassin struck and Godfrey was stabbed multiple times in the derriere!
It took poor Godfrey several agonizing days to bid his final farewell, enduring a most peculiar and painful demise. Talk about a pain in the ass!
H-ealthy Habits
Embrace the call
When your bowels beckon for a bathroom break, it’s best not to keep it waiting. Ignoring the urge can throw your digestive rhythm off track and lead to some not-so-fun consequences. Let's take a look at what can happen if you resist the urge to answer nature's call:
a) Constipation: Regular trips to the toilet help keep constipation at bay. Holding in your poop disrupts your bowel’s natural flow and can leave you struggling with stubborn, rock-hard stools that are hard to pass.
b) Bowel Distension: When you hold on for too long, your colon can get stretched out like a slinky gone wild. Your poor colon's muscles weaken, making it even trickier to push out the goods and leaving you feeling uncomfortable.
c) Hemorrhoids: There is no joy in straining during a bathroom battle. All that extra effort from holding your poop in can bring forth the unwelcome arrival of hemorrhoids. They're like tiny, swollen blood vessels and can feel quite painful, similar to sitting on a cactus.
d) Intestinal Impaction: Hold on tight, because this one's a doozy. Consistently suppressing the urge to defecate can lead to a full-blown colon blockade called intestinal impaction. Imagine your poop transforming into an unyielding boulder, firmly rooted in your colon. It's like trying to move a massive rock with a feather — it ain’t happenin’.
e) Colon Health: Your colon deserves some love too! Prolonged contact between waste material and its precious lining can pave the way for unwanted trouble. It can attract some unsavory characters like diverticulitis (tiny inflamed pouches in your colon) or even colon cancer.
It is best to honor your body’s call to action when it’s ready to “GO”. And remember, it’s better your toilet gets backed up rather than you!
