What is the most used toilet in the world?

According to a new WR survey, the men's toilet at Churchgate's main concourse could well be amongst the most used in the world. The survey, which was carried out by WR two months ago, indicated that on an average, in a span of five minutes, about 200 men use the total of 37 urinals and six toilet cubicles.
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Which toilet is used the most?

Interestingly, the second-most used cubicle is the last one, meaning that in the case of a two-cubicle row, the second and last cubicle receives 90% of the patronage. So, take our word for it, next time you're trying to choose a throne, take the first cubicle. Science has proven that that is the best choice.
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What country does not use toilet paper?

France, Portugal, Italy, Japan, Argentina, Venezuela, and Spain: Instead of toilet paper, people from these countries (most of them from Europe) usually have a bidet in their washrooms. A bidet like a toilet, but also includes a spout that streams water like a water fountain to rinse you clean.
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What countries have no toilets?

Ethiopia ranks the worst worldwide with the highest percentage of its population living without toilets, followed by Chad and Madagascar. India remains the nation with the most people without toilets.
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What is the biggest public bathroom?

Chongqing, China, claims the largest public restroom in the world. The bathroom features about 1,000 toilets situated on four stories. But it's not just the size that's of interest — the crazy designs are also one of a kind.
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A brief history of toilets - Francis de los Reyes



Where is the best bathroom in the world?

Longwood Gardens, a horticultural space in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is a beautiful place for a stroll but it's an even better place to use the restroom. Its facilities, which won the 2014 Cintas America's Best Restroom award, offer 17 commodious chambers built into an enormous 4,200-square-foot living green wall.
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Where is the highest toilet in the world?

HIGHEST TOILET IN THE WORLD. GO FIGURE! The toilet serves a remote weather station at Kara- Tyurek in the Altai Mountains in Siberia and is is perched on a cliff.
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Do Muslims use toilet paper?

Millions of Muslims and Hindus around the world were bowled over by this need to buy toilet paper since they typically wash their backsides with water. According to Sahih al-Bukhari, one of the six significant Hadith collections in Sunni Islam, the left hand should be used for anal ablution after defecation.
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What countries squat poop?

Squat toilets are common in many Asian countries, including China and India. They are also widespread in Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Iran. They can be found in nations like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Singapore.
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What is toilet called in English *?

[chiefly British], potty, restroom, washroom, water closet.
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Why is toilet paper pink in France?

After the recycled paper was used, it looked greyish. So it appears it needed more bleaching or more dyeing. But the grey toilet paper looked less appealing at the end. There is nothing special about toilet paper being pink in France as it is a regional preference.
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Why does the US not use bidets?

So, why hasn't America embraced the bidet? Well, bathrooms in the US aren't really built for bidets. There's no space or additional plumbing setup for bidet fixtures. But the biggest reason it hasn't caught on comes down to habit.
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How did early humans wipe?

In very ancient times, wiping with stones and other natural materials and rinsing with water or snow was common. Some cultures opted for seashells and animal furs. A sponge on a stick, known as tersorium or xylospongium.
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What is the dirtiest bathroom stall?

First, read up on the germiest spots in your bathroom—that aren't your toilet. When it comes to public restrooms, there's a prevailing idea that you should avoid the middle stalls if possible and instead choose the first stall.
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Why is the first stall the cleanest?

Because the first stall is the least often occupied by public bathroom users—meaning it's also the cleanest. "Experts theorize that people tend to skip the first stall in favor of stalls farther back to have a little more privacy," writes Dr. Mehmet Oz on Sharecare.
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Why do public restroom doors not reach the floor?

Deterrent to Undesirable Behavior: Because people can partially see into a bathroom stall that has a gap at the bottom, this type of partition is a natural deterrent to undesirable behavior, such as someone spray painting the stall with graffiti.
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Why are Indian toilets the best?

More hygienic:

There is no second thought to it, an Indian toilet is far more clean and germ free than the western restroom. The body doesn't touch the toilet seat therefore it remains hygienic and also reduces the chances of UTI i.e. Urinary Tract Infection, which is not the case with western seat.
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Why are there no toilet seats in Italy?

We asked Italian friends about the frequent absence of toilet seats, and they helped to fill in the blanks. Apparently, the toilet seats are there originally but, then, they break. The seats break because people stand on them. People stand on them because they are not kept clean enough to sit on.
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Why are European toilets so weird?

European toilets typically utilize a washdown flushing system in which water inside the toilet is forced out through water flowing from the rim of the bowl. The neck of the toilet hole tends to be larger so there is less of a chance of clogs, but the bowls may require more frequent cleaning from any leftover residue.
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Can Muslims use condoms?

Mohamud said the only way to prevent the viral infection was to observe religious teachings, abstain from 'illegal' sexual acts and avoid the use of condoms. "Our position is very clear: we shall never support the use of condoms; Muslims must shun acts that will endanger their lives.
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Why do Muslims not like dogs?

Traditionally, dogs are considered haram, or forbidden, in Islam as they are thought of as dirty. But while conservatives advocate complete avoidance, moderates simply say Muslims should not touch the animal's mucous membranes — such as the nose or mouth — which are considered especially impure.
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Who invented toilet?

It was actually 300 years earlier, during the 16th century, that Europe discovered modern sanitation. The credit for inventing the flush toilet goes to Sir John Harrington, godson of Elizabeth I, who invented a water closet with a raised cistern and a small downpipe through which water ran to flush the waste in 1592.
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Is the ocean the world's largest toilet?

In the bathroom-centric study, 62 percent of beach-goers people admitted they use the ocean as a giant toilet — and 48 percent said they had done it more than once.
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What's the biggest bathroom in the world?

Background: With 1000 toilets, 32,290 square feet, and four stories, this bathroom is the largest in the world. Why It's Unique: Located on Yangrenjie ("Foreigners Street"), China hopes that its colossal Egyptian-themed restroom will bring tourism to the city.
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Who won the best restroom in America?

This year, the winner is in its own backyard. Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) has crowned the subway-themed restroom at Mason's Two Cities Pizza Co. as the 2021 America's Best Restroom winner.
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