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Why it's so hard to find a public toilet

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The Fight Against Pay Toilets

This chapter examines the historical rise of pay toilets in the mid-20th century, highlighting the economic motivations and societal implications of such facilities. It tells the story of two brothers who led a grassroots movement to eliminate pay toilets, using innovative activism to challenge policies deemed unjust. The narrative ultimately reflects on the successes and unintended consequences of their efforts to improve public access to sanitation.

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