How many different words can you think of for 'toilet'? e.g bog, loo.... (1 point for each)
Can you remember what the Romans used instead of toilet paper? (2 points)
A sponge on a stick. Rich Romans used an ostrich feather.
A garderobe was a toilet in a castle. Why was it called a 'garderobe'? (2 points)
People kept their clothes in it, as the smell kept moths away.
"Gardez l'eau" is French for "Watch out for the water". When would people say this? (1 point)
When they were chucking the contents of their potties out of the window.
What did Thomas Crapper invent? (1 point)
Nothing! He did make a lot of toilets though
What does 'spending a penny' mean? (1 point)
Having a wee.
How many times a day does the average toilet get flushed? (1 point)
About 8 (how can they know this?)
Why wouldn't you use toilet paper with the Japanese Washlet toilet? (1 point)
It washes and dries your bottom for you.
What was a 'close stool'? (1 point)
A royal toilet.
What kind of toilets will we have in the future? (1 point)
Vacuum toilets, which suck away all the waste.
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