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Re:What Did Ancient Romans Do Without Toilet Paper? by rconti on Wednesday April 04, 2018 @09:15PM (#16760915)
I've always found the shit shelf so bizarre, but they seem to be on their way out. On recent trips to Germany it was quite uncommon to see one-- in fact, I don't think I saw one last time at all; I think the last time I saw one was in Vienna.
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Re:What Did Ancient Romans Do Without Toilet Paper? by tyingq on Wednesday April 04, 2018 @09:19PM (#16760932)
Was it maybe a water conservation thing? That was always my best guess. Did seem bizarre. Happy to hear perhaps they've been phased out.
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Re:What Did Ancient Romans Do Without Toilet Paper? by WetGuilt on Wednesday April 04, 2018 @09:37PM (#16761040)
I think I remember reading somewhere that it was for self-inspection. E.g. after your paperwork you can ensure you have a healthy colon, no blood, half digested food, etc.
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