Do you know a funny story about ancient toilets?
In ancient Rome, there was no privacy in the restroom. Imagine a large stone bench with several holes lined up side by side. This was a common public restroom in Rome, and Romans would sit next to each other to defecate with no partitions or walls for privacy.
Imagine having a face-to-face conversation with the person next to you while you take a shit, isn't that weird?
But here's the kicker: these public toilets weren't just for defecating, they were social centers where Romans would catch up on the latest gossip, discuss politics, and even do business.
Some Romans would even bring snacks with them .
the uncomfortable truth is that Romans ate while they pooped.
So how did they stay clean? There was a constant stream of water running under the toilet, carrying away the waste.
Instead of toilet paper, they used a sponge on a stick called a xylophonium, which was rinsed in a bucket of running water or vinegar after use.
They even shared it, which was innovative for the time.
These Romans even worshiped a toilet god named Crepitus to ensure successful defecation and protection from toilet-related illnesses.
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