Episode 25: The Throne
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What is the most important invention ever? If you base your answer on the number of lives saved then it is the toilet. Toilets have reduced disease, improved child mortality rates, and made it possible for humans to live in close quarters. In this episode, I explore the long history of the toilet from Neolithic drainage to today's porcelain wonders.
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