ARCHAEOLOGISTS DISCOVER 2,400-YEAR-OLD TOILET

Archaeologists have unearthed the bottom half of a manual flush toilet that dates back 2,400 years in an archaeological site in China’s Shaanxi province. The toilet’s design included a pipe that emptied into an outdoor pit. The discovery provides insight into the level of technological advancement in the region. The ability to construct and use a flush toilet required knowledge of water supply, waste management, and hygiene practices. Archaeologists are analyzing soil samples taken from the excavation site, which could reveal information about the diet and health of the people who used the toilet, in addition to other relevant details.
* What do they hope to find, corn?
* They believe the piece dates back to the Dung Dynasty.
* Suddenly I’m not so impressed by Thomas Crapper.
* Not exactly Indiana Jones finding the Holy Grail, but whatever.
* One interesting note – the last person to use it left the seat up.