Gervase, why have you never told me that story whilst we were in the pub?

Oh, having had hysterics for 20 mins now and frightenend the cat, I understand.

Today's useless information.

Toilets had lids put on them to prevent germ laden water particles being released into the bathroom when the flush was activated (known as flushback). Because of the way that seats and lids don't fit snuggly, they discovered that putting the lid down actually forces the water particles further and faster out into the room, widening the potential dampening circle and splashing germs even further to where they have a better chance of being picked up.... I always leave the lid up, but seat down. Phoebe has enough trouble not falling through that one.... if she had to sit on bare porcelain......!!

Grandad had a huge Jacobean (16/17th Century) farmhouse that had a toilet seat the size of most coffee tables.... Great for those early morning communications with cup of coffee and newspaper! Varnished mahogany no less! Lasted for centuries....

We are on our third seat in 4 years.... only the second pan though.

No comments please.

LTS