The History of Toilets

In many countries, toilets are actually made for you to squat rather than sit. The British porcelain throne design is based on sitting but our bodies perform best when we squat. In Japan, toilets can be totally deluxe with heated seats and little songs that play while you go. You find bidets and bathrooms all over Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. After you go, use the bidet to spray off instead of toilet paper. And then there are the toilets you often find in Germany. They have a ledge, so that poo does not fall straight into water, but rather it rests on this ledge and you can inspect it to make sure that you're having healthy st